The ability to stay connected as we travel is incredible. My grandmother would not believe how easy it is to not only chat over the internet but actually see who you are chatting with.
Two friends we stay connected with are now travelling on their own adventures.
Tina, who we have known for over twenty years, retired and decided she wanted to see more than just her own backyard. She is now cycling through the USA on her journey of exploring back roads and sandy beaches while sharing her testimony with those she meets.
Kate, I met yesterday through the miracle of the internet. Life for Kate has not always been easy. She tragically lost her husband through a fishing accident and was left to raise five children on her own. Her strength to carry on when life seemed so unbearable came from her faith and that was the foundation she stood upon. Her blog, started when she decided there were too many roads left to explore, is uplifting, insightful and encouraging as she honestly shares each new adventure and the people she meets along the way. Of course I prefer her reports on the Canadian maritime provinces which brought back so many good memories for me. Her report dated April 29, 2011 spoke to my heart.
If you have dreamed of leaving the known and the comfortable for the unknown and the adventure then click on their blogs listed on the right under "Blogs We Follow". They will inspire you to throw off the shackles and step out into a new adventure; to look at humanity with a different eye.
Today our adventure continues as we head to Atlantic Beach our last stop before heading home. I will post updates as we find free internet connections.
Safe travels and thanks for stopping by.
Friday, 8 November 2013
Thursday, 7 November 2013
SORE THROAT
I'm seldom sick but it seems when we travel lately I pick up a bug that leaves me incapacitated for a day or two. Yesterday I didn't even go outside just rested and drank lots. This morning I feel much better, not 100% but certainly better than yesterday. Thanks Lori and Doug for the suggestion; the cayenne pepper seems to be doing the trick.
Tomorrow we head to Atlantic Beach and our last stop before heading home. It has been a great holiday but we are looking forward to seeing family and friends again.
Sherri has posted an excellent article on single sided deafness (SSD) on her blog. She is our daughter who had a brain tumor removed last January and the article does a good job of explaining the challenges of living with SSD. Click "Sherri's Blog" on the right side under Blogs We Follow.
Enjoy your day and thanks for stopping by.
Tomorrow we head to Atlantic Beach and our last stop before heading home. It has been a great holiday but we are looking forward to seeing family and friends again.
Sherri has posted an excellent article on single sided deafness (SSD) on her blog. She is our daughter who had a brain tumor removed last January and the article does a good job of explaining the challenges of living with SSD. Click "Sherri's Blog" on the right side under Blogs We Follow.
Enjoy your day and thanks for stopping by.
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
JAIL
This morning I have a sore throat so I think we will just take it easy today and try and consume lots of hot lemon and ginger drink.
Williamsburg was the capital of Virginia back in 1770 and all serious criminal cases were tried here. This meant prisoners had to be brought to the capital and housed until their trial was concluded. This sturdy jail was built for just that purpose.
This was the livingroom of the jailer and his family. Prisoners when first brought to the jail were processed in this room before being taken to a cell.
Steps leading to the exercise yard.
The jail from the outside.
Next was the apothecary shop where your medicine would be prepared once you explained your illness and symptoms. Maybe I should go back there this morning.
Each time you enter a different shop you need to show your ticket. We simply wore ours on our coat where it could easily be seen. Note the counter hidden in this gentleman's left hand.
Williamsburg was the capital of Virginia back in 1770 and all serious criminal cases were tried here. This meant prisoners had to be brought to the capital and housed until their trial was concluded. This sturdy jail was built for just that purpose.
This was the livingroom of the jailer and his family. Prisoners when first brought to the jail were processed in this room before being taken to a cell.
Steps leading to the exercise yard.
The jail from the outside.
Next was the apothecary shop where your medicine would be prepared once you explained your illness and symptoms. Maybe I should go back there this morning.
Each time you enter a different shop you need to show your ticket. We simply wore ours on our coat where it could easily be seen. Note the counter hidden in this gentleman's left hand.
Monday, 4 November 2013
SHOEMAKER
Another shop I enjoyed was the shoemaker. It was interesting to watch him make a pair of shoes by hand, all leather no rubber.
His hands were never still the whole time he spoke with us.
His little shop was crammed with tools, leather, forms, needles and thread; everything he needed to make you a pair of shoes.
A small fire burned in the fireplace the day we visited with a pot of glue being warmed in the coals.
Remember Williamsburg was the capital of Virginia back in 1770 and news, when they got it, was often a week old.
The restoration is truly remarkable with over 80 original buildings and others constructed on the original foundations. This is a village looking exactly as it did back in 1770 with shops, homes and streets located where the founding fathers built them.
His hands were never still the whole time he spoke with us.
His little shop was crammed with tools, leather, forms, needles and thread; everything he needed to make you a pair of shoes.
A small fire burned in the fireplace the day we visited with a pot of glue being warmed in the coals.
Remember Williamsburg was the capital of Virginia back in 1770 and news, when they got it, was often a week old.
The restoration is truly remarkable with over 80 original buildings and others constructed on the original foundations. This is a village looking exactly as it did back in 1770 with shops, homes and streets located where the founding fathers built them.
Sunday, 3 November 2013
DIRT FLOORS
Today we bought our tickets and now have three days to see all the buildings open to the public in Williamsburg.
We chose to walk from the visitor's center to the village which gave us a chance to stop at the plantation, a recreated Virginia farm from the 1700.
The first group of workers we came upon were staying warm by the fire.
This is the family home, dirt floor, no windows, plumbing or electricity. Remember this is 1770.
The chicken coop was attached to the house making it easy to protect them as well as get eggs each morning.
Everything was done by hand and your entire day was spent working from the time the sun first appeared.
What will we do if we run out of oil?
We chose to walk from the visitor's center to the village which gave us a chance to stop at the plantation, a recreated Virginia farm from the 1700.
The first group of workers we came upon were staying warm by the fire.
This is the family home, dirt floor, no windows, plumbing or electricity. Remember this is 1770.
The chicken coop was attached to the house making it easy to protect them as well as get eggs each morning.
Everything was done by hand and your entire day was spent working from the time the sun first appeared.
What will we do if we run out of oil?
Saturday, 2 November 2013
WALKING THROUGH COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
This morning we took the usual sales presentation at the resort which gave us both three day passes to Colonial Williamsburg. Since we are spending the week right on the doorstep of the colony we decided after lunch to take a walk through history.
Fall is a great time to be here as the weather is perfect, the crowds are small and it's so easy to get in and see everything.
Everywhere you look there are folks dressed in period costume going about the day much as it was back in the 1770.
Colonial Williamsburg depicts life just prior to the American Revolution, so the British forces are often seen in the village.
Tomorrow we might take the inside tour or drive over to see Jamestown; we will decide after we have breakfast.
Thanks for stopping by.
Fall is a great time to be here as the weather is perfect, the crowds are small and it's so easy to get in and see everything.
Everywhere you look there are folks dressed in period costume going about the day much as it was back in the 1770.
Colonial Williamsburg depicts life just prior to the American Revolution, so the British forces are often seen in the village.
Thanks for stopping by.
Friday, 1 November 2013
COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
We are now in Williamsburg about two blocks from colonial Williamsburg. Our unit is smaller than most two bedroom units we've had in the past, more like a hotel efficiency unit. It is clean, the beds are comfortable and we get free internet service right in the room.
Our stay here costs us $199 US for the week and looks like this:
It is small but efficient and we are looking forward to spending a few days touring Colonial Williamsburg which is almost on our doorstep.
Mary has found several fabric stores in the area and I know they will be visited before we leave. When you travel with a quilter, fabric stores and quilt shops become more important than historical sights; matter of fact, Mary quilts while I drive. She has a box full of little pieces she is sewing together as I drive along the freeways.
It is 21*C, raining at the moment and we are thinking of going out for supper.
Thanks for stopping by.
Our stay here costs us $199 US for the week and looks like this:
It is small but efficient and we are looking forward to spending a few days touring Colonial Williamsburg which is almost on our doorstep.
Mary has found several fabric stores in the area and I know they will be visited before we leave. When you travel with a quilter, fabric stores and quilt shops become more important than historical sights; matter of fact, Mary quilts while I drive. She has a box full of little pieces she is sewing together as I drive along the freeways.
It is 21*C, raining at the moment and we are thinking of going out for supper.
Thanks for stopping by.
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