Thanks you all for such great stories to go along with your use of rest days!

I've posted before that I'm planning on riding the GAP/C&O from Pittsburgh to DC (actually, I'm going to drive to DC and ride home) and am taking an entire week off. I know the trip can be done in 4-5 days (I even know someone that did it in 3-1/2 to say they did,) but I want to enjoy the time. I'm hoping to stop and smell the roses, take in the sites, take some pictures, and unwind. I may be alone, but a friend or two may go with me. Who knows, I may spend a day at Ohio Pyle and take in that area via bike--and I only live an hour from there!!!!!