Date: March 9 through March 16, 2013
Destination: White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
Latitude: 37.7939 N
Longitude: 80.3036 W
Road Trip Miles: 1198
Total Miles: 2605
Sit, my brethren, and I shall wind a tale. On March 9th, 2013 at 5:00 AM, Jonathan and Evan embarked on an epic journey the likes of which have rarely been seen by man, be they ancient or modern. The two stalwart companions had at last come of age, and their wonderlust had pushed them to leave the town of Carbondale, Illinois for the greener hills of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Within the robust Chevy Tahoe, amongst a fellowship of men and womenfolk alike, the duo crossed many miles of terrain both rugged and rolling. The quest this band of students was on was unlike any Spring Break odyssey that had yet been undertaken by any member of the humble fellowship. For 'twas a mission ordained by the gods themselves which lead them to West Virginia, seeking to offer their hardy services to Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization which constructed affordable housing for those in need.
Upon arrival in the mountain town, the company of volunteers were to meet yet another travel-wary company who hailed from the eastern lands of Pennsylvania. The same quest had brought this band of men and women to West Virginia. Work was to begin in the morning.
For five long days, the league of volunteers toiled under the sky. Whether it spit snow or shined bright with the sun's mid-day rays, Jonathan and his companions put up siding, soffit, mounted plumbing fixtures of brass, and painted. Upon the sixth day, the company's overlords allowed the humble volunteers a day of freedom to explore the region.
Jonathan and his brethren headed into the Allegheny Mountains, seeking a cave which legend told held many treasures. After a long trip, they arrived at their destination: Lost World Caverns. The ancient, sprawling caverns contained a bevy of both stalagtites and stalagmites, the majesty of which was unmatched by anything young Jonathan had seen before. The beauty of this places was immense but alas the beauty only made him think of his home, Wham. He and his friends knew it was time to voyage home. In the wee hours of March 16th, 2013, the companions embarked back from whence they came. Satisfied with the effort to help those less fortunate than themselves, Jonathan and Evan returned at last to Wham. Some say you can still hear the two's whispers within the corridors.
Of interesting note: White Sulphur Springs is home to a massive resort called The Greenbrier. The Greenbrier was opened in 1858 to cater to the wealthy of Virginia's lowlands. The Greenbrier hosts a professional golf event known as the Greenbrier Classic which attracts some of the largest names in golf. Also, underneath The Greenbrier lies a massive bunker, designated as the site that the president would have been sent in the event of a nuclear war (this was during the Cold War). At some point, the secret location was leaked to the press, and tours of the bunker now serve as an activity to the resorts guests. Although I have no picture of Jonathan with The Greenbrier, I'll include a few pictures.
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