Seeing Virginia

Fabulous day!  Sunny and cool ...  Drove down more of the Virginia Byway ... The colors are starting to change ... more subtle than the vibrant ...

Once owned by Thomas Jefferson, deemed the "Bridge of God" by the Monacan Indians who discovered it, traversed by Civil War soldiers, and once surveyed by a young George Washington.

This Tulip Poplar tree was planted by Thomas Jefferson over 250 years ago.  It is the front yard at Poplar Forest.

Jefferson was so fascinated with octagons, he even designed the "necessary" to the same scale as the house at Poplar Forest

The Walton Museum.  It was their 24th anniversary party when I was there.

Monticello

Ironically named The Little Apple, this large piece of fruit sits elevated on a pole and is located near the Thaxton Market.

I was looking for the huge Benjamin Moore paint can and found this instead

Lake Spring Park is a popular location for community events, fishing, and relaxing. A quaint stone footbridges crosses the lake and is often used for wedding portraits.

This bridge was relocated to this highway rest stop, making it a convenient landmark for those taking a break from driving. The bridge itself dates from 1878.

Driving down the Blue Ridge Parkway (big signs - RVs not recommended) ....

Three long days of driving around this part of Virginia and there was much more on the list to see .....