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Thomas Jefferson in Virginia

Posted on April 4, 2011 by benpeart

Founding Father. Author of the Declaration of Independence. Third President. Thomas Jefferson was all of these. He also was an avid reader, inventor, farmer, architect and lifelong Virginia resident. In addition to his well known home Monticello, he also founded … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, December 21st, 2004 from Oaxaca

Posted on April 9, 2005 by benpeart

Today we took a tour bus from Oaxaca to Teotitlin del Valle and on to Mitla.  Teotitlin del Valle is a town where they make rugs by hand in the same way they have for centuries.  We saw a demonstration … Continue reading →

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Hello from Oaxaca

Posted on December 16, 2004 by benpeart

Hello and welcome to our first trip report from Oaxaca, Mexico.  Yes, Julie and I and all 5 kids have packed our bags and moved to Oaxaca, Mexico for the next 10 and a half weeks.  I thought I’d try to … Continue reading →

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