2016 Independence Day

To our international readers, The United States of America celebrates our declaration of independence from Britain on July 4th, 1776. It is July 4th and The Nomads are celebrating the 2016 Independence Day. Commonly, on the weekend, you will catch us out and about on some sort of adventure. However,… Continue reading

National Archives

The Nomads made another trip back into Washington DC. This time we explored the National Archives. Since we are in West Virginia now, it was interesting trying to find the correct Metro Station and plot a new route to get to the right area. The one closest to us was… Continue reading

The Historic Triangle Part 1

While my parents were visiting us in Virginia, the boys, and I had some day trips out with them. You can read about them here. Another trip we took with them was to the Historic Triangle; Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown. We stayed two nights there, and spent all three days… Continue reading

Monticello

On a warm Spring morning, The Nomads headed for Charlottesville, Virginia. Why? I am glad you asked. We decided to visit the home of the Author of The Declaration of Independence, Mr. Thomas Jefferson. It is called Monticello. On your way to Monticello, which is positioned at the top of a… Continue reading