Charlottesville

I am on the train back to New York. It was a quick visit with Skye (only 36 hours) but it was worth it. Yesterday we had yummy pastured raised eggs for breakfast along with whole grain gluten free toast. She belongs to a CSA and gets a dozen eggs every week. After breakfast we went to a couple of shops and then to Whole Foods for groceries. We packed a picnic and Skye took me to Michael Shaps Wineworks, a local vineyard where she is a member. We did a tasting and sat outside for our picnic lunch. It was hot and humid and poor Skye got more than a few bug bites. They must have been no-see-ums.

After lunch we drove to Carter Mountain Orchard so she could show me where we were supposed to take a yoga class that evening. It had been raining off and on, then you throw in the wine tasting and the fact that Skye's boyfriend was making us dinner so we decided to cancel the yoga. Not enough time. Carter Mountain was beautiful. It sits high on the mountain with spectacular views. They have apple and peach orchards along with some other produce. There is a country store, a Prince Michel Winery tasting room, Bold Rock Cellars which offers hard cider and a bakery which specializes in apple cider donuts.

We returned to Skye's place and had time to shower and talk before dinner. Brandon came over with a bag full of groceries and started to make dinner. He is quite the chef. Skye opened a bottle of rose to go with the meal. Brandon served salmon, roasted potatoes and a mixed green salad with cherry tomatoes and almonds. Everything was DELICIOUS! Later that night Skye and I curled up in bed and watched The Bachelorette.

This morning Skye took me to the train station which was conveniently 5 minutes from her house and then she headed to work. So far the train has been fine. A little bumpy at times but no delays. I'll be back in New York before dinnertime. Tomorrow will mark our 2 week countdown before we leave New York...YEA!!!