Today we went back to Appomattox Court House since we got there late in the day yesterday and wanted to see more.  We walked the road where the surrender took place and the Confederates grounded their arms and we also saw the printing press where the parole documents were printed, which granted the Confederates safe transportation on a train and rations to get home.  We also saw 2 films and a dramatization of a Confederate Officer.
Then we went to Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home, where we spent the afternoon touring the house, going through the museum and taking a garden tour.  I loved learning about Thomas Jefferson, that he was so interested in so many things and wanted to learn about lots of new things and understand how things worked or how to do something.  The top picture shows 2 peas in a pod, Richard and Thomas J.  I often call Richard Benjamin Franklin because he is so innovative and resourceful but now I have another nickname for him--TJ. The middle picture is of TJ, Thomas Jefferson and Ann.  Then the bottom picture is a view of Monticello.  What a marvelous home! - Ann