Every year we take Ansel & Tatiana away for the weekend to a historical region & amusement park
We hope you will enjoy the visit, following the noted signs of historical places & data
that you may never get to enjoy personally
The gateway entry to Washington's place
The gorgeous James River
Poppy with our kid-ling's
A horribly high heat & stifling humidity about did me in ...
A Grimm fairy tale play
Tatiana 'skiing'
A fabulous Irish show with wonderful music, dance & acrobatis stunts on those platforms
We endured a raging thunder, lightening & rain storm for over an hour
Moving on to the Jamestown Settlement
A tobacco barn
The Governor's Mansion
All buildings were destroyed but later the ground foundations were excavated & the buildings rebuilt upon them
The chandelier was from Ireland
To cover the nails (look closely on the left just below the bright area) you will see a heart. They used the symbols from cards, hearts, clubs, diamonds & spades ... being big gamblers was the motivation. Very pretty when seen more clearly as you walk up the winding stairs
The church on the grounds
I common sight for tourists were various types of carriage rides
Tatiana & Ansel hamming it up ... 2 little girls whose parents dressed them in period dress for their visit.
Looks like loads of fun (except for the heat). I love those historic places such as that. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place. I know in spite of the heat you really enjoyed those precious grandies. Thanks for the tour. Hugs, xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful trip/tour for the grands' It had to be so much fun for all of you! Thanks for sharing with us these interesting sights!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
loretta
Marydon, Thank you for my journey with you today. I needed a change of scenery tonight and you gave it to me with your trip. I love seeing the historic places. I know the heat can get to you. Our temperature dropped over 15 degrees when the storm came through this afternoon. Have a wonderful day. Hugs and Prayers from Your Missouri Friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing to do... memories your sweet ones will never forget. Such special times.
ReplyDeleteI LOVED seeing all the photos.. I've never been so it was my little "trip"...
Huggies and lovies!
S
Oh I enjoyed my visit with you and the grandkiddos! I would love to have walked right along with you guys on this trip! Beautiful pics! Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteWilliamsburg is one of my favorite places, though I enjoy just about any place historical. You're making beautiful memories to treasure.
ReplyDeleteOh, what wonderful grandparents you are! I love Williamsburg and have been quite a few times and I'm always ready to go again. You're really giving your grandchildren wonderful history lessons.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Oh Sis...
ReplyDeleteWhat fun you, Poppy and the kidlings had together. I love the many faces of Tatiana. She is a cutie patootie. My favorite was the tour of the Governor's mansion. You know me, love to see the history past and how they lived. So many beautiful things for the eyes to behold. Thank you for taking me along sweet Sis.
The amusement park looked like fun. Too hot for me to be out in that stuff, I DO NOT know how you and Harold do it. Truly I do not.
I love you and miss you horribly. All my love, your lil sis, Sherry
You have such wonderful places to visit where you live. I am always amazed at your wonderful trips. We have no little ones to take places anymore..all grown up and gone, gone, gone!
ReplyDeleteOnce again I want to thank you for getting me out and about with Tanza for a wonderful afternoon. It was a very difficult time for me.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Your description of the weather sounds very hot and muggy. That was the only thing I didn't like about the East Coast of this beautiful country. But..the beauty back there is amazing!! Just amazing! It's all that mositure I bet. :)
Big hugs!
Mona
Looks like a great trip. One must always have a rain storm during a trip
ReplyDeleteor it just wouldn't be a trip without it!
:o)