The first photo is from Little Round Top, the site of a decisive battle late on day 2. the ground was held by Union forces against repeated assaults up from hill by Lee's forces. In the background is Devil's Den and behind the trees upper right is the infamous Wheat Field where thousands lost their lives earlier in day 2.
The next photo is our tour guide describing the decisive Pickett's Charge by the confederacy on day 3. 
The Union lines held, Lee retreated the next day, and the beginning of the end of the Confederacy was at hand. The battlefield is being completely reconstructed so it will be exactly as it was in 1863. It is something everyone should take the opportunity to visit.After the tour, Suz and I had lunch at the Dobbin House Tavern, a local eatery that has been in Gettysburg since the late 1700's.
We ate in the pub, which is in the cellar. 
The atmosphere was terrific, as was the food and service.
We then came back to the coach and I took care of a bunch of "housekeeping" chores, including getting the DirecTV system to work properly. With the help of a very patient DirecTV staffer on the phone - mission accomplished!!
We then went to Thurmont, Md. for dinner at the Cozy Restaurant, a place John ate at when he was on Jim Ford's Rider's Workshop a couple of years ago. A very good buffet, and not at all expensive. As a bonus, you get to view the Camp David Museum on the premises!
Back at the coach, it is time to relax and get this posting up on the Blog! Tomorrow will be our tour of the RV resort and the inevitable sales pitch. After that, who knows - we're on vacation as Suz says!
Till then, cheers!
John, Suz and Dixie the Wonderdog
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