Arrived at our hotel in Charlottesville hungry at 10pm. The helpful guy at the Hyatt desk had NO suggestions except walk —> that way. Mr.Google saved us.
Took an Uber to what we thought was an historic Unitarian church. Turns out it’s historic like we are.
The service was a “Bridging” ceremony for high school seniors. I think 6 were recognized, 3 attended. After a lot of inspiring words, the congregation members formed a bridge for the students to walk under. I found it moving even though I didn’t think I should.
Walked back which was pretty until we came to the busy highway traffic circles. Dennis literally saved my life when he pulled me back as I started to cross when our signal said go. I stepped without looking. A speeding car in the turn lane would have hit me for sure.
June 1 was not a good start to the month for me. After taking this beautiful picture of George Washington’s perfectly designed privy. I lost my phone.
I spent most of the rest of my tour either retracing steps or trying to pay attention & ignore the sick feelings in my stomach.
At last my phone was turned in to the lost & found. I was elated! 😄
I never imagined this could happen. Today we met both Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. Both seemed to be wonderful men of integrity in spite of their excuses about slavery and in Monroe’s case a spirited defense of the Missouri Compromise. They were both too shy for pictures.
We all ate too much fried chicken at Michie’s Tavern. We understood overeating is a required & historic tradition here.
Monroe’s home Highland burned down but we went in his guest house, slave housing, and gift shop. It’s a beautiful location in the hills. I took a picture of the garden. The guides get to eat the vegetables.
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