Well as the saying goes, "Where ever you go there you are." and so it is for the 5 Baehrs!
It was a gorgeous drive up here on Monday and we have been learning so much history here. Tuesday we went to the Virginia Frontier Culture Museum www.frontier.virginia.gov and learned some wonderful things about historic farmsites not only of the settlers here but what it was like in 1600 England, 1700 Ireland and 1600 Germany. Just another note about how blessed we are...we showed up at 12:50pm and I asked the attendent how much our AAA discount would be and she said, "Oh everyone is FREE today until 1pm." How wonderful is that?!
I can't go on enough about how wonderful people are. We continue to meet the loveliest souls in our travels. We met 2 sisters and their husbands-one couple was from Olympia, WA and the other from Utica, NY and although we never knew their names the time we all spent talking with them was so wonderful. The kids especially loved their 7 week old cocker spaniel puppy, Dudley.
The entire reason I am able to blog right now is the kindness of campground neighbor, Michelle Sumey who was kind enough to let me borrow her laptop. The children have enjoyed talking with her and her dogs and she has been exceptionally kind to the kids. Thanks Michelle you're a beautiful soul!
Monticello is amazing. Thomas Jefferson was an amazing man and his home and grounds is an American treasure. Mostly I loved the garden and the lady who gave the plantation tour was a joy to listen to and learn about plantation life at Monticello here in Virginia.
The kids also had the opportunity to pick apples right off the trees at the Carter Mountain Orchard which has an amazing view of the area. We highly recommend a trip up the hill to www.cartermountainorchard.com don't miss the apple cider donuts. The apple sweet rolls we made last night were amazing too.
The downtown mall in C'ville as it's called here is great too. The kids got to learn all about the First Amendment and exercise their First Amendment rights too as they have a huge slate wall and chalk there to express whatever you want in a highly public forum. We also had ice cream and shakes from Chap's and fries from 5 Guys Burgers & Fries. We also got to hear O.A.R live as we hung out on the mall.
Today is another adventure and I don't know when I can blog again...The Natural Bridge today and John gets to go too! Saturday the kids and I will be representing www.greenvillagegreen.com at the 12th Annual Vegetarian Festival here in Charlottesville, Va in Lee Park www.cvillevegfest.org
love and light all ways, tricia
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