Today we had a workshop at Montpelier about James Madison, then we headed out for Mt. Vernon. This place was the nicest grounds of all. Jefferson's house was probably more interesting, but we got to see ALL or Washington's home, which I thought was really neat.  There were people walking around and even tending the gardens in period clothing.  So funny to hear people gripe about temps in the 80's. HA! SO here I am holding hands with the Washingtons

Now we have President Washington's grave, which was pretty impressive. Got to the bookstore and had to school this senior citizen cashier on not judging a book by its cover, because she didn't want to give me the discount because she didn't think I was a teacher. Shows what she know. But I did ending up getting my book Rules of Civility.  Washington studied this text as a young child to learn about etiquette and how to hold a conversation. It was really neat to see what rules were still alive and which we have forgotten.

We arrived late tonight in Alexandria and I can't wait to see Washington D.C.!