Milepost 4,154 (Newport News, VA)

Just one stop today, but it was an amazing one.  We visited Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson.  There is a lot I could share in both the description and photos, but I'm a little tired so I'll keep it rather brief.

Monticello is pictured in the photo on the left.  If you think it looks familiar, take a look at the "tails" side of a nickel.  The lower photo overlooks the estate's vegetable garden and the surrounding countryside. 

We spent about 3 1/2 hours at Monticello today.  We got a break from the weather.  The humidity was much lower today, and it was quite comfortable when we arrived a little before 9:00 AM.

For the next five nights, we'll be staying at the TownPlace Suites in Newport News.  We'll be doing day trips to attractions in SE Virginia, but no long drives and no packing/unpacking.  We're thinking of this as sort of a vacation from our vacation.