More From The Road

Another beautiful day started with an early wake-up call at our campground outside of Charlottesville and a short drive to Monticello. It finished with visit with old friends in Williamsburg. On tap today is Colonial Williamsburg before we head off toward the Outer Banks.

A few snapshots:

A guided tour of Monticello wasn't cheap, but it was more than worthwhile.

During Jefferson's time the view of his university was open from his mountaintop home. Trees have grown up but groundskeepers keep a window of view open to the school he founded 10 miles away.

Well known for his scientific interests, Jefferson installed a clock in the entryway to Monticello that also told the day of the week. Unfortunately, the "cannon ball" weights that help keep the clock going and tell the day of the week as they descend run out of room. TJ solved that issue by having a hole drilled in the floor and placing Saturday at the bottom level.

And of course, a little football. Here's are a few shots of William and Mary's Zable Stadium.