Dinner at Mel's Cafe

After checking in at the hotel and resting a bit, we drove to the campus of the University of Virginia and grabbed a bite to eat at Mel's Cafe, a greasy spoon with unassuming looks but very good comfort food. My meal was hamburger steak and grilled onions smothered in gravy, with sides of mashed potatoes and collard greens.  It was very good. The kids also especially enjoyed their meals, and Suzanne finished hers as well.

And I finally had myself a piece of pie! A slice of homemade sweet potato pie, topped with some whipped cream.  Clare and Conor also had a slice of sweet potato pie, without the topping.