Tom and I went on a road trip to Charlottesville a few weeks ago for the long weekend. We are here in front of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home. I have been here a few other times, but never in the winter. It was a bit cold, but really not too bad. I liked that there weren't that many people and it was clear and sunny.
There is this gorgeous tree on the property. It was absolutely fascinating. Some of the branches looked like they had grown into the ground and then had started a new tree.
The views were beautiful and there was even some green grass--in January. This is a view from the garden. We found out that Thomas Jefferson grew 23 different kinds of peas. I didn't even know there were so many varieties.
We also went to Montpelier, James Madison's home. This is a view from the patio at the home. I love all of the open fields and just land, land, land. You don't get that where I live. Imagine what the stars must look like at night. It was interesting to see the changes they had made on the home. They had just finished putting up some wallpaper and carpet. What they liked then is very different from now. I'm very grateful for electricity, in-door plumbing, and no slavery!
In the garden is a statue of James Madison and his wife Dolley. He was a very small man. About my height and I don't think he weighed very much. He married in his forties. Evidently he was a very intelligent man and best friends with Thomas Jefferson.
In Charlotteville we also met up with some old friends. Tom and I know this couple that lives in Charlottesville, April and Russ. They were both in our singles ward years ago. It was really nice to see them and catch up on their lives and learn about the lives of some common friends.
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