What a beautiful day. We drove to Monticello yesterday and viewed the most beautiful historical mansion I have ever seen. I couldn't remember the details of our visit 34 years ago, but I did remember that I thought that this was one special place, and I was correct. It is hard to believe that Jefferson thought of so many significant details to put into his home. Double and triple paned windows, wine dumb waiters that brought the new wine bottles up on one side of the fireplace and took the empties back down on the other side of the fireplace, beds built into alcoves to save space in the room.... so many ideas that are still special today. 
Dad and I are truly enjoying our time back here. We love to just walk and walk on the grounds of these places. We can take our time now and just absorb the world around us. We really are fortunate. We love you all,
Mom
P.S. Today we drove to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. We will tour the battlefields tomorrow and then spend another night here in this quiet campsite surrounded by trees and memories of the past.
Sounds amazing! Thanks again for keeping us posted on your travels.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever seen a picture of you two happier. We're missing you!
Rob