They are called Blue Ridge Mountains because of the haze that hangs over the mountains.
The architecture of the city reflects colonial Virginia and modern.
HIGHLIGHTS OF VIRGINIA
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Here we are in the Blue Ridge
Mountains of Virginia. Everywhere you look are rolling hills and trees. The
autumn colors are a little behind this year but the views are still
beautiful. We stayed in this area 7 nights because there was so much to see. They are called Blue Ridge Mountains because of the haze that hangs over the mountains. |
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This beautiful city is the home
of 3 presidents: James Madison, James Monroe and Thomas Jefferson. The architecture of the city reflects colonial Virginia and modern. |
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Margie told us that "spudnuts" were delicious. We found this coffee shop/bakery about 11:00 on a Sunday morning on the way to Monticello. It was so popular, there were only a few donuts left. (Spudnuts are made from potato flour and are delicious.) | |
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We visited the home and gardens of Thomas Jefferson. You can see how beautiful it is. | |
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Near Jefferson's home is Michie Tavern, ca. 1784. We stopped for a tour that included learning the Virginia Reel. We had a late lunch of period dishes such as fried chicken, black-eye peas, stewed tomatoes and biscuits. All very good. |