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Home Discovery Tour Monroe at Ashlawn-Highland Saturday we visited the James Monroe home, Ashlawn-Highland where we had a private tour and learned a lot about the 5th U.S. President. The original portion of the house is amazingly modest but comfortable. The...
Home Tour Video Biography Video We cannot pass up the opportunity to visit a Presidential site. So we had to visit Staunton VA and the birthplace of Woodrow Wilson. We were fascinated and want to return. Perhaps for a Veteran's Day Parade so we can see the Pierce...
Spent the better part of the day in the heart of Lexington. Visited the Lee Chapel and office on the campus of Washington and Lee University and at the George C. Marshall Museum on the campus of Virginia Military Institute. So much to learn!
After a morning at Natural Bridge, we wandered into Lexington VA and were able to tour the Stonewall Jackson Home and learn more about that gifted military leader. Also went onto the campus of Virginia Military Institute. There's more to see here. May have to return...
Arrived later in the afternoon at Natural Bridge. Steve knows that he was here as a young child and has wanted to return for many a year. Came for the dramatic light show and a look at this awesome geologic feature in the evening light. It was surveyed by George...
Planning a trip? Dreaming of travel? Perhaps some of our adventures could inspire yours! Over the last several years we’ve had the distinct pleasure of many cross country journeys traveling though the Lower 48 in tents and our various teardrop campers as well as an amazing Alaska adventure that did not involve a camper.
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A visit to the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden gave us insight into the evolution and role of public transportation in the creation of London as a great metropolitan area.
Bath, England is an amazingly inviting place with deep deep history. One little day trip isn’t anywhere near enough but we did enjoy delving into the history of the Roman Baths, basking in the beauty of Bath Abbey, and topping our visit off with Tea and Bath Buns!
Today’s excursion to The Victoria & Albert Museum established in 1857 gave us a glimpse into the Victorian world and a chance to see some glorious originals and copies up close.