The past 48 hours have been absolutely awesome getting to know Charlottesville. I know that we will love it here 🙂
Another 17 miles of biking occurred today. Think I want to stay off that bike seat tomorrow!
(We forgot to turn the Garmin on for about 2 miles of biking!)
While I showered, Matt prepared a nice evening spread for us to share on the inn’s porch. More wine, cheese, crackers + fruit. I just sipped off of Matt’s wine and had some cheeses and grapes. Cheese is delicious.
Then we headed downtown!
We stumbled upon the Friday night concert!!
Did you know the whole downtown has free wi-fi!?!?!?!?!? A blogger’s dream!!!
At 7:30 we sat down to a lighter dinner at Enoteca. We’ve always wanted to eat there, but the menu is lighter with tapas and paninis and we’ve never been in the mood for something light. But after the cheeses, we were, so it was a great fit.
We started with some wines – a half glass for me (that was a generous pour!) and a whole glass for him.
We each ordered a Bruschette. Tuna + White Bean for him and Fig, Ricotta and Honey for her!
For dinner, we split a panini – Sopressata, Fontina and Radicchio.
Mmmm!
After dinner we set back out to meet some new friends! Abby + Patrick just moved here for a dietetic internship and radiology fellowship at UVA!
We met them at Abby’s new workplace
They were kind enough to share their bottle of wine with us 🙂 I had a small pour and filled up on H20
Then we headed back to Enoteca for more entertainment:
And to reunite with Dallas and his fiance Amy!
And suddenly it’s past midnight! And I’m turning into a pumpkin!!!!!
[Yum. Pumpkin season is coming!]
JenATX says
the line “but we’ve never been in the mood for something light” makes me laugh haha glad yall are having fun 🙂
Emily Eats and Exercises says
Looks like a wonderful town – lots of activity. And free wifi!?!?!
Rosey Rebecca says
The end of your post just made me SO excited for fall! Glad you’re loving your new city!
Krystina says
Wow, I’m in awe of Cville. That seems like my kind of place. Glad you’re having fun. 🙂
Jenny says
I can’t wait for pumpkin season;)
The Wife of a Dairyman says
Wait…the entire downtown is free wi-fi !! That IS a dream! What a darling town and so busy. I just love that it’s not chilly there at night….I’m so envious. Definitely not like northern California 🙂
Maria @ Oh Healthy Day says
Homesick for Charlottesville here. I grew near there and I must say its an amazing place to live! Pumpkin season and fall in general in Virginia is quite possibly one of most beautiful things about the state! Apple picking (apple butter making parties), hay rides, and corn maizes…all a must-do!
Hannah says
You better love it! Charlotesville is wonderful. I msis it so much – the date goat cheese salad at Eppie’s in particular!
Oh, you *must* go to Integral Yoga Natural Foods and Foods of All Nations! And Rebecca’s at Barracks! I know you’ll love them – I did!
Kath says
Already been!
Janna @ Janna's Keeping it Real says
I swear, you two are quite possibly the most adorable/fun couple ever!
I am loving your new town, it reminds me A LOT of my old college town in northern california! you could bike any and everywhere! it was lovely.
Kath says
🙂 Thanks
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
You look so PERTYFUL!!! One of the things I always wonder is whether or not I shoulda gone in state to UVA. I should have at least visited Charlottesville!!
So happy you found your bungalow 🙂
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
charlotteville looks awesome. i think it’s funny it’s called “cville” b/c my hubby is from a TINY town in PA called “carversville” that they also called “cville.”
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
Looks like a lovely neighbourhood! And that fig ricotta thing looks SO good!!
Are you going to keep biking everywhere when you’ve officially moved?
Kath says
As much as we can, yeah
Camille says
What a lovely little town you have chosen!
I think you guys will be very happy there 🙂
Simply Life says
Looks like it will be a wonderful transition!
Kori says
Everything really seems to be falling in to place just right, and I’m soooooo happy for you and Matt!! Charlotteville looks like a terrific fit for the two of you. 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Sandy says
I am SO jealous – to be a 20 something free to start over again in Charlottesville! I am so glad that you found the house and we will be seeing more of daily life there soon.
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Charlottesville looks like such a great town! It won’t be long before it basically “belongs” to you in every sense of the word. It looks like you guys fit in perfectly. 😀
rebecca lustig says
ahhh pumpkin season is coming! it’s exciting yet depressing at the same time, haha.
such interesting bruschette! looks delicious
Sara @ myfancytuna.blogspot.com says
Charlottesville looks amazing! Such a unique and charming city! 😀
And WAHOOO to pumpkin season!!!!
Mary Frances says
Did you feel the earth move? No, literally…there was a 3.6 ‘quake’ centered in Rockville, Maryland, that was reported to be felt all the way from York, PA to Charlottesville, VA. It was small enough that things just shook and the authorities indicated no injuries and no significant damage had been reported.
When I saw the picture of the live entertainment, I thought to myself I sure would like to see him riding his bicylce down the road with that big case he is sitting on and the banjo strapped to it. He must have great balance… maybe you will even see him in a yoga class?
I bet you could ‘hire’ a college student to write ‘Great Harvest is Coming’ in some artsy way on that message board everyday until it opens for the promise of a weekly store credit for a period of time. They could just email you a photo with a free daily paper next to it so you know they do it everyday.
Kath says
I feel the earth move a lot 🙂
Great marketing idea with the chalk!!
[email protected]://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
So glad you are excited about moving their. You have a bright future coming.
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
First off, your calves look great in the picture of you walking! Second, are they showing the movie or play of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang…etierh way, that would be fun to see! Third, I am really happy for you guys. Charlottesvilles looks like a nice place to live!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
It looks like such a lovely town. I would be so excited to move there!
Meagan says
Kath, you are so funny! And I’m so surprised the whole town has WIFI, I think every town should do that!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Charlottesville looks like it has so much character! I love that the movie theatre plays old movies!
Anne @ the doctor takes a wife says
I LOVE Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
What a fun new place to live 🙂
Stacey @ Tipping the (Kitchen!) Scales says
I don’t blame you for wanting to stay off the bike! You have being doing some major miles biking around C’Ville, which looks beautiful.
Beth says
Ha, that shirt is pretty hilarious. 😉
Cville looks awesome, very jealous. Actually, I’m very jealous of everywhere you are, because you seem to have frozen yogurt places all over (not the tart kind either, which I prefer).
Erin says
Charlottesville is a great city! I loved it when I visited UVA while looking at colleges in high school — would have been a great place to go to school. You’re going to love it.
Dorry says
Oh this makes me want to move to an new city!! Looks like a lovely place to live. Can’t wait to hear more about your Great Harvest adventure.
Nelly says
Ok, I’m totally adding C-Ville to my list of awesome cool towns to visit and possibly live. The pics remind me of Galway, especially with that musician there!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
what an adorable downtown…and free wifi? SCORE! also, i was just thinking the other day about pumpkin season and almost shed tears of joy 🙂
Faith @ LovelyAsCharged says
That looks like such a fun town with so much going on – yet another reason I’m itching to move to a “real” city!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
That looks like such a cute little city. I love funky places to explore.
Lee says
I ran the Charlottesville half-marathon a couple of years back and I really liked the town a lot.
Dorothy says
I’m so excited to read about your next adventures in Charlottesville! Looks like a really cool place!
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
I don’t know NC at all… are you moving from a big city to a small city, or visa versa? =]
Kath says
Giant to small!!
Amy says
I’m visiting C’Ville in a couple of weeks and still looking for a place to stay. If I may ask, what Inn did you stay at and how far is it from downtown? Looks like you had a wonderful visit!
Kath says
Now that we’re gone 🙂
It was the South Street Inn. It was great!! Not too expensive and the location was WONDERFUL. Right downtown. And the breakfasts were great too!! It wasn’t a fancy inn, but we had no complaints.
Rachelle says
Oooo, how was the fig, ricotta, honey????
That looks like an amazing place to live and I can’t wait to see more posts!
Crystal Toole says
I went their to shoot a wedding last month. It is gorgeous! I loved it and there is an awesome paper place where I bought some great paper and then proceeded to leave it on the plane. If you ever go to Richmond their is a great sushi place Sticky Rice.
Gregory says
Welcome to C’ville, a town at once so unlike any other Virginia town and yet SO Virginia!
Very anxious to visit your bakery. Does it exist yet? Charlottesville is starving for Dakota bread!
Kath says
Still in the planning stages, but can’t wait to have you as a customer!