From the Confederate Breast Works we continued west on to Monterey, VA where we bravely pulled our Japanese bikes into a parking lot full of Harley's, still in search of David David David. Sadly, he wasn't there. After another great lunch we headed south on 220 to Warm Springs VA and the Jefferson Pools to soak our aching butts and for one his aching chest. The Rebel learned to never peek in on "neckid" bathers without paying first!

A bit of history:

Imagine this: You are Thomas Jefferson, its 1776, and you have just completed writing the Declaration of Independence. What are you going to do now?
"Forget Disney World, I am going to Jefferson Pools."

Well, that's not quite how it happened. Actually, it was about 42 years later in 1818 that Thomas Jefferson found his way to Warm Springs, VA to soak his weary body in the healing waters of the Gentlemen's Spa. It was then that he discovered what many have known for thousands of years - the constant temperature of 98 degrees and the unique mineral content of the springs provide a natural remedy to whatever ails your body and spirit.

In the interest of equal opportunity (and luckily for us ladies), a women's spa was built in 1836 and those same healing springs continue to flow today to sooth any travelers, male or female, lucky enough to find this little known treasure. In fact, these days, in addition to "Taking the waters" visitors can also opt for a massage featuring ginseng roots hand gathered from the area. The massage is the perfect complement to a good soak and the best way to turn those taught muscles into spaghetti.