Recently, I noticed that I've written several posts over the years wherein I ended the post with a promise for Part 2. I had every good intention of writing the follow-up post, but somehow I never got around to it. Life moved on quickly, and we were onto the next thing. This time around, I've decided to write my "Part 2" as soon as possible so that I don't forget or just get too busy later to do so. A few weeks ago, I wrote about our visit to Charlottesville, Virginia, in September 2017, and talked a little bit about Thomas Jefferson at the end of that post.
We desperately felt the need for a change of scenery last Monday (Labor Day). Besides, I have a new camera that I haven't had a chance to use lately, and I can always use the practice. It's a Sony Alpha 5100 -- a compact camera. I really like the Canon Rebel, but it gets awfully heavy on long outings.
On this day, we grabbed a few snacks out of the kitchen, put Mr. Duncan on his leash and into the car, and headed for the mountains. It was hot here at home, but somewhat cooler in the mountains of Virginia.
It's the first day of September; we're officially headed for the end of summer and then on to fall. I love September through December -- such a beautiful time of year. I've probably mentioned here before that September is my birth month and my sister's, as well. Our birthdays are three days (and three years) apart.
Last year in the last week of September, Hal and I took a trip to Charlottesville, Virginia, for about four days. We stayed in the Shenandoah Valley, where we were surrounded by pretty countryside.
