Virginia Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 She's in Lake Monticello, which is surrounded by horse farms. I went kayaking there, and visited some of the earliest presidents' homes. There's an animal sanctuary we do volunteer work for, nearby. They had a party while we were there, with lots of ribs and a pretty good bluegrass band. Love the country side, but don't care for driving on the twisty roads - especially at night. That is a really pretty area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodey Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 We were just in Virginia, Virginia. Mom lives near Charlottesville, on a lake - beautiful area. I was just near there over the last few days crossing Skyline Drive above Shenandoah Valley. What a coincidence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I was just near there over the last few days crossing Skyline Drive above Shenandoah Valley. What a coincidence! That's a beautiful part of the country. I hope you had a good trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marolyn Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 in june will do a driving tour of prague, budapest and krakow with a a stop in chesky krumlov (where they filmed "hostel") in july, visit friends in copenhagen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 I was just near there over the last few days crossing Skyline Drive above Shenandoah Valley. What a coincidence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I've enjoyed some extremely relaxing picnics at the Peaks of Otter, which I believe is off of the Skyline drive. Plan on going back to Luray caverns sometime soon - I hope they still have the organ that plays notes on the stalagtites (or is it stalagmites?) working there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunray782 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I've enjoyed some extremely relaxing picnics at the Peaks of Otter, which I believe is off of the Skyline drive. Plan on going back to Luray caverns sometime soon - I hope they still have the organ that plays notes on the stalagtites (or is it stalagmites?) working there... I love it there! I haven't been since I was about 12 but I vividly remember how absolutely breathtaking the views are from up there. Beautiful place to visit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I almost forgot this - "Virginia is for Lovers"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 I haven't been to Peaks of Otter before, but I think that's in/near Bedford, which is sort of south central VA. I went to Luray Caverns when I was around 10; that was pretty cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 I love it there! I haven't been since I was about 12 but I vividly remember how absolutely breathtaking the views are from up there. Beautiful place to visit! It's a great state to live in! We have mountains, the ocean, skiing, arts/culture, award winning wineries, an annual film festival and top notch higher ed. And much more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetredwine Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Our high school class is having its 30th class reunion, hopefully I won't miss it Moore High School Class of 1978 Haven't been back in my hometown for 4 years, since dad passed on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All You Need Is Love Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I plan to swim a lot this summer. I also hope to fall in love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodey Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Ive enjoyed some extremely relaxing picnics at the Peaks of Otter, which I believe is off of the Skyline drive. Plan on going back to Luray caverns sometime soon - I hope they still have the organ that plays notes on the stalagtites (or is it stalagmites?) working there... I dont believe thats off Skyline Drive. Its definately off the Blue Ridge Parkway which DOES become Skyline Drive though. I camped at Peaks of Otter one night. The next morning at the crack of dawn I was awoken abruptly by a Ranger saying they were getting ready to spray for Gypsy Moths. So I hightailed it out of there and went to the restaurant nearby for breakfast and watched the helicopters spray their poison. The day before I hiked to the summit there above the camping area. The Blue Ridge Pkwy/Skyline Drive are fantastic. I stayed on a farm that was a major confederate war camp on the Spotswood Trail. That was the first road west from the Virginia plains heading over the Blue Ridge Mountains, the first impeding barrier for the colonists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moffo Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I'm going to Chiavari in Italy, my girlfriends family have an apartment there. I've never been to Italy and can't wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblindblad Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Well my girlfriens's moving in so we'll see from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I plan to swim a lot this summer. I also hope to fall in love. Sweet avatar! "This isa night, itsa beautiful night, and they call it Bella Noche..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmorek Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I plan to see one of the four Led Zeppelin shows in Toronto ... ... because MuchMusic is never wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Klu Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 College summer session classes = paaaarrrtytime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desperado Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Ill be here on the board 24/'7 just to keep everyone happy!! LOL. Just kidding. dont panic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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