A family in our ward had planned a trip to Colonial Williamsburg with their friends that have recently moved to Philadelphia. Sadly, the whole family (Philadelphia friends) ended up with the flu and they had to cancel, leaving the Evans going solo and their kids in complete "despair". That is where we come in and score great weekend get away.
A one by one mile of preserved history.
Everywhere you looked their were reenactments and people dressed to the time period
The first day we wandered the street taking in all the shops and free festivities
It is beautiful.
But can you image this picture taken a month later, the green trees filled in, leading to the Governors Palace?
Thomas Jefferson attended this church sitting in the back as a townsman, then the middle, and on up until he was sitting front and side center as a recognized government official.
The Governors Palace grounds where my FAVORITE!
They were amazing! Definitely have to go back when everything is in full bloom.
They were amazing! Definitely have to go back when everything is in full bloom.
Climb this vine covered hill or icebox cellar to over look the maze behind the palace.
The front of the the ice-cellar, aka the refrigerator:)
The second day we did the indoor tours that required tickets.
The entrance of the governors palace was all beautiful dark wood.
I don't know why I was expecting white.
Tour guide using Abby as a model, so Lovely!
The ball room. The colors were kind of crazy,
very different than what I expected. The next room was a bright green.
Hot chocolate served at coffee house.
It was a little bitter, more for your dark chocolate lovers.
Wig shop. With the right $ and a shaved head you were in all the latest style.
Style trumped comfort
By the end, we were exhausted...
So to the pool they went! What a good sport dad is :)
Monday we went to the Yankee Candle Factory
It was an interesting little mini mall. They had a Christmas shop that would snow
(teeny tiny little bubbles) every 4 minutes and Santa comes every day.
(teeny tiny little bubbles) every 4 minutes and Santa comes every day.
The kids chose a white wax mold and then dipped it in colored wax.
A rainbow in 5 dips!)
We chose a slightly longer route home so we could cross the river on a Ferry. I remember it being a little more exciting when I was a kid.
Couldn't help feeling a little guilty that the Gallops were sick and we were enjoying their trip.
Still, glad to have had the opportunity, what ever the circumstances!
Great Weekend!
3 comments:
Man! Colonial Williamsburg is a prime historical must see. I'm quite jealous.
It looks like everyone had fun, so it must not have been too educational. (:
Sorry to miss your call this week! (my spring break was over on monday, so I've been back on the clock... darn it!) I'll try to call this weekend.
hugs,
How awesome for your family. So many great places to visit so close to where you live!! Good you are taking advantage of it. So many super experiences you will be able to provide for your kids. Keep going mom!!
That looks like it was a blast! No wonder you got tired and had to resort to some pool downtime. I love seeing those re-enactment places. We saw one year's ago on the American Heritage trip when Jaron was in 9th grade. It really helps get a "bit" of a feel for what some things were like back then.
That's going to be a great memory for the kids (and you :0) You really lucked out.
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