Charlottesville, Monticello and the Blue Ridge Mountains

Everyone went home this past weekend, and I feel the summer winding down. What a wonderful time we had! Last week we drove to Charlottesville, Virginia to investigate some local historic sites and to drive out to the mountains.

Monticello

Thomas Jefferson’s Gardens

In front of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia

Natural Bridge, Virginia

The gals near the bridge

Inside the Caverns

Inside a local bookstore

Historic downtown Charlottesville