When we were talking about what places we'd like to see on this trip, Monticello was one both Nicole and I voted for. The exact route for the trip, however, was always vague and subject to change and we never got organized enough to actually research any of our intended stops. Besides, I knew that Monticello was on a hill somewhere in Virginia and that Thomas Jefferson lived there once, so what else could I possibly need to look up.
Well, turns out there was one or two things. Such as the fact that the house is invisible from the parking lot/visitor center, that you can walk up and see it for free but it is quite a hike and you don't get to go inside, and that the paid tours that include a bus ride up and back and a guided tour of the house take two hours and need to be booked in advance--online.
Somehow, it no longer seemed worth the effort, at least this time around, so we chalked it up to experience and resumed our journey, which brings us tonight to a peaceful creekside camping spot just a block off the main street of the charming town of Edinburg.
Day 20
Lexington, VA to Edinburg, VA
Daily Mileage: 177.8
Total Mileage: 5,226.7
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