August 18, 2007........Virginia Beach, VA................
" We started out the day deciding to go to Monticello. We originally got on 95 North, but it was completely backed up, so we decided to take the back roads. It took us a long time, but we got to see a lot of the countryside. We got to Monticello at around 2:30. As we waited for the house tour, that started at 4:20, we walked all around the gardens and outer buildings. They were beautiful gardens, and it was an amazing day. It was sunny, but cool and balmy. The house tour was only 20 minutes long, but very good. The house was the most beautiful house I have ever seen and it is cozy and homey. The furnishings were all original and in the same places as during Jefferson’s time. The house was sunny with skylights and beautiful rooms. You could pictures yourself living there. After Monticello, we went to Charlottesville and ate in the historic old town at a place call The Nook. It was very good. The old town reminded us a lot of Europe. It had vendors selling wares in the street and it looked like a lot of locals were there, talking with friends. We had gelato—real, I might add. I got Stratchitella, what I always got in Italy. The whole day was a lot of fun. "
A year ago today, we were in Virginia, towards the end of trip out east. We started in Washington D.C. and then went to Virgina Beach, VA. The entire trip was full of good food, good memories, interesting experiences, new sites and surroundings.
L.s.R
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