#651 We love you, Charlottesville!

Some say Charlottesville is the happiest city in the country and that just might be.

We've loved our time in Charlottesville and are so grateful for the opportunity to live in this beautiful place.  Of course, it's the people who matter most and really make Charlottesville special.  But here are some of our other favorite things. 

Our work place.

Alderman Library

The rock stars who enjoy coming to Charlottesville. 

Elton

Bono

 The plethora of ideal wedding venues.

McCormick Observatory

The beautiful 2-foot snowfalls and neighbors with shovels.

The downtown mall, of course.

 The world's best airport.

 The intriguing home of Mr. Jefferson and his magnificent views.

The Amtrak rail service that brings in friends across the country

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Exciting cultural opportunities such as the Charlottesville Derby Dames and

 

the Charlottesville Municipal Band and

friends' reading events at New Dominion Bookshop.

 

The meaningful relationship with Winneba, Ghana via Charlottesville's sister cities commission.

 

Our back deck.

 Our back yard.

 Our walk to work.

 The congregating spots for those big Semester at Sea reunions.

 And, of course, the food.

Bodo's Bagels

Spudnuts

Whiskey Jar

The Virginian

Riverside Lunch

Christian's Pizza

The Villa

Our friends at The Villa

Yours in loving Charlottesville from start to finish,
Mary