2003 190SL Group Convention Williamsburg, VA

Monday Tour of Virginia
Oct 20, 2003
(click on the picture to enlarge)  (BackHome) 		01_Mon Monday began early as we headed off to Thomas Jefferson's home at Monticello.  We stopped for lunch at the Historic Michie Tavern as we headed west for a drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Leaving the Blue Ridge we had a spirited decent down a steep twisty road to Steele's Tavern (the trailing cars reported the pungent odor of very hot brakes).   Monday night, we stayed in the  college town of Lexington,  home of Washington and Lee and Virginia Military Institute (VMI).  The restored downtown was an interesting place to walk,  shop and dine. 

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Tom Hamilton and John Vipond working out our route over breakfast.
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Two Dons packing the beer in the cooler.
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Our first rest stop had the "slowest lines" anywhere.
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Parking at Monticello.

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Waiting with our "reservations" for the tour of the house.
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The view of the rotunda from the "back" of the house was worth the trip.
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The tour group photo in front of "Tom's home".
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While leaving, we spotted Shirley's TV that she used to watch her beloved Cubs. 

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The Historic Michie Tavern, our lunch stop.
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Betty and Jim Villers being "spoofed" by our host.
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Marilyn Hamilton and Kathy Drabik in the gift shop.
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Our afternoon rest stop was at the top of Afton mountain before entering the Blue Ridge Parkway. 

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Brian Parker looking at the topographical map.
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The view was magnificent as we stopped for a photo.  
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Kathy Drabik with "Max".
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This pleasant lady took our group picture both here and at Montichello. 

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Another view.
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Arriving in Lexington, VA, we drove past the VMI Parade Field  
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Next was Washington and Lee University.
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The Robert E. Lee is entombed in Washington and Lee Chapel. 

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We stayed at the Col Alto Hampton Inn (like no other).
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Betty Villers shops for wine in Lexington. 
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The group naturally gathered at the Southern Restaurant for dinner.
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The after dinner gathering.