Burkittsville

Hello,

Last night was a terrifying experience for Joanna and I as we took to the interstate and hit up the open roads of Maryland to just... go somewhere. Our first stop was Boonsboro, Maryland, where we took to the open and unloved roads of Maryland. We checked out the quaint little town as we rolled up old US 40. Going up and down mountains, smiling, talking, having a good time.

Then I realized we were on Route 17 in Maryland, I pulled my navigation back and saw that we were close to Burkittsville, Maryland.

Now if you remember in 1999, the craze of horror movies finally spurted wayward with the "found footage film" of "The Blair Witch Project"

I asked Joanna if she knew about the movie, she said she didn't, and I kind of told her about because I'd never seen the movie myself. But it is what started the craze.

As we drove, a lot of bugs were hitting the windshield and it just felt more and more like rain was pouring on the accord as we continue to drive. I didn't notice any paranormal figures or anything, just a cozy drive to tell you the truth... Then the speed limit went from 50 to 25 and I drove up the hill to the sign that said "Welcome to Burkittsville."

I said ok, this should be interesting... and sure enough, it was.

The streets were in disrepair, there were very few, if any cars, it felt like I was driving on a piece of busted up concrete... which it was...

The first thing you came up to was an abandoned home on Main Street.

Joanna's first word was: Uhhhhhh, let's go...

I did want to look around some, but being the good guy that I am. :). I drove off onto the next road and Joanna said to me: Let's never go back there again... please.

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Well, of course not... that was actually a really disturbing site to see... Main street was busted up... houses were abandoned... there were political signs but now I see why Burkittsville was choice for the movie. It is a pretty haunted looking town to be frank, but it's obvious I may not want to go back there ever again.

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As we traveled down 340W, I realized that we were going towards the most extreme area of Virginia and part of West Virginia.

Joanna asked me to turn around as it was getting late.

I complied and so ended our adventure.

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Folks, get in your car someday, and just travel the open roads that are less traveled. I mean, do it for fun, you get to see things in Maryland or other states that you may never see again in your long lives. Put meaning into your life and drive. That's what a car is good for.

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Happy 1 year Joanna, I love you :) More than you will ever know. :)

Thank you,
~ Joshua