Day in Monticello

We had a fabulous day visiting Monticello on October 5th.  The drive was a little longer than planned due to lots of back roads skating along the Shenandoah's, but it was absolutely beautiful.  It was the next best thing to visiting Shendandoah's.  Our original plan... until the government shut down of course.  But we adjusted quickly and headed to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello (not government funded) to enjoy a great day.  After the visit to Monticello we headed to the Kruge Winery (now the Trump winery... as in Donald Trump).  This winery near Charlottesville, VA is one of the most beautiful winery settings I've seen... trumping even the greatest of Napa and Sonoma winery scenery that I have seen.  I was too concerned with the wine to get any good pictures, but I will definitely say it is worth a visit.  If not for the wine, certainly for the beautiful vistas.  Lily was a trooper all day... even at the winery.

Views from the gardens at Monticello

Jefferson's home at Monticello.  There was a bunch of underground rooms as well.

Lily, Grandma Merry & Andy enjoying a break from the heat (mid to high 80's in October... who would have thought)