we walked around colonial williamsburg for a bit today - super pic heavy

[fizzgig]

not much really caught my eye today and we didn't buy passes for anything (husband didn't want to), but here's a few shots. i wanted to get a pint in one of the taverns, but they were all closed (husband was relieved about that).





outside the blacksmith




didn't make note of what this was



the market house



the court house (i think)



the armory



the gate to the governor's palace



artsy stuff











and i'm pretty sure the husband wanted to leave me here



great trip so far, tomorrow off to va beach!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

1. LOL @ that last pic. Looks like you guys are having lots of fun. Safe travels, tomorrow

[fizzgig]

4. i couldn't not get that last pic

husband said i looked like a tourist, but that's what i am right now.

it's been great so far outside of stumbling into a political conversation with my tea partier fil.....

[OriginalGeek]

13. I love doing the touristy stuff when I go out of town

I seek out the touristy things and do them on purpose. We always try to find a horse and carriage tour of historical sites when we can. Everything from silly tourist hats to driving poorly and getting lost. I live in ORlando and see tourists all day every day and feel like they shouldn't be the only ones having all the fun.

And the number one rule I insist on when we go off - never eat anything I can get easily at home. I even google to find out an area's specialty and make sure we get that at least once and I try to eat only at mom-and-pop/local only restaurants. IF I HAVE to eat fast food, I'll try to find a chain we don't have here.

Looking forward to more pics and I hope y'all have great fun doing silly touristy things!

[Suich]

2. Great bunch of pics!

[fizzgig]

5. thanks

[Suich]

7. I love looking at the old buildings.

There isn't anything like that here...if it was built in the late 1800's-early 1900's, and is still standing, it's considered "old." Everything else is long gone.

[fizzgig]

8. i am all about the "old" stuff

my city wasn't even founded until the last quarter or so of the 19th century. i'm hoping we can make it to jamestown.

[grasswire]

15. Jamestown is cool, and Yorktown is very cool, too.

There's a parkway that goes between the scenic sights, and it goes to both Jamestown and Yorktown. What a beautiful area. Just love it.

Have you heard any fife and drummers? That gives me goose bumps there.

[In_The_Wind]

3. Virginia Beach really is for lovers.

Our honeymoon was there 19 years ago.

[fizzgig]

6. this is a bit like a honeymoon for us

well, as much of a honeymoon as you can have when his parents are in the bedroom across the hall.

[NJCher]

9. what an eye!

I love Williamsburg. Your photos are terrific, although I admit I am still laughing at the last one!

I live in an old structure, something like what you have pictured. It's eternally charming.

You really have an eye, I must say. The artsy stuff and the tree pic that follows--wow!

If you have a minute, see my thread on the photography forum:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/103639033


Cher

[fizzgig]

11. i'm going to get as many goofy touristy shots as i can

i am so glad i have a real camera for this trip.

we're in va beach getting ready for a whale watching trip. there will be a fresh round of pics tonight.

[Sherman A1]

10. Nice!

we visited there a few years ago and really enjoyed it!

[fizzgig]

12. loving it so far

so happy i could make this trip.

[Blue_Tires]

14. From grades 1-8, I took a field trip there four times...

The only place we visited more times is the Virginia Aquarium (seven times)