Hot in Downtown Charlottesville

With a high threat of sporadic thunderstorms today we elected to drive to the Historic Downtown Mall and take-in what was on offer. It was reminiscent of Santa Barbara, with the retail outlets occupying refurbished historic buildings.

Plenty of eating places with accompanying al fresco seating. A quick coffee in the Mud Hole and then a visit to collect maps at the Visitor Information Centre. Forearmed with inside info we took the free shuttle to the Rotunda Building and Gardens, the centrepiece of Virginia State University's camps. The University was founded by Thomas Jefferson, a feat that he attributed to be one of his three finest, in life.

Back to the Mall and a quick lunch at "Five Guys" and then back to the hotel via Walmart ..... the clouds were grey, the temperature hot, and England was about to face Uruguay! Is it or are they 'coming home'?! And for a musical conclusion, 'Donovan' and "Try and Catch the Wind".