I had an Amtrak Roomette (free) from Penn Station, NY to Charlottesville, VA on Friday, April 22nd. I left at 6:45 AM on Amtrak Train No. 51. I had a Berry Trio Parfait, Melon and Grapes Fruit Cup and Banana Nut Loaf Big Piece from Starbucks for Brunch. I arrived in Charlottesville about 1:43 PM. Lorraine met me at the Train Depot. We drove to her place on the crest of the hill, overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains.
On Saturday, April 23, we had a lovely Afternoon Tea at The
Ploughcroft Tea Room in Lynchburg, VA.
We drove around Lynchburg for awhile as they were not serving Afternoon
Tea until 2:15 PM. Lynchburg is quite an
historic town. I was able to find a
Virtual - "Vita Abundantior".
The Afternoon Tea was quite lovely.
I would definitely have Afternoon Tea there again.
On Sunday, April 24, we went to Trump Winery. A huge U.S. Stars and Stripes waved from the flagpole in front of the winery. I have seen larger flags but it was definitely making a statement. We shared a White Wine Flight and a Cheese and Charcuterie Board with three gourmet cheeses, two cured meats, accompaniments, and warm demi baguette. I was not fond of the Jazz music that was playing from the overhead speakers but it was ok. I found a Virtual on the way home: Nelson County Hurricane Camille Flood. I bought a bottle of Sparkling Ice Water at the Blue Ridge Grocery at 6:30 PM.
I caught the Amtrak train early Monday morning, April 24, for Alexandria. Lorraine and I said our goodbyes. She packed a small box of treats for me. I was seated in Business Class. No seatmate. Very relaxing. I found two Virtuals during my visit with Lorraine. The entire visit was delightful as always.
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