Wednesday, Day 12: Lingering & Leaving

We lingered some more at Colonial Williamsburg today. I would not have thought it necessary, nor desirable, to spend yet a third day here. However, as previously stated, the place really is quite remarkable in its scope and offerings. We walked the streets, talked with wigmakers, brickmakers, tanners and more.

Toured the Wythe House, which – unusually – is the original structure in which Thomas Jefferson’s teacher lived. At 3,500 square feet, and beautifully appointed, it was quite a mansion. The hostess there told me that, at times, Washington, Franklin and Henry all dined and socialized in this very house.

All in all, a very memorable time here. With some reluctance, we left Colonial Williamsburg. Highly informative and educational, and entertaining.

Enjoyed…sandwiches!... as we drove eastward to Virginia Beach. Settled into a Courtyard, where we have an oceanfront room with two balconies and enough space for a few days. The children immediately enjoyed the ocean, where they began with mere steps into the cold water, but ended absolutely drenched. Little Man was frightened a bit initially but became comfortable with a bit of coaxing. He really laughed and splashed.

Youngest daughter found a fish washed up on shore. It was, in her delightful way of putting things, “half-cutted.” I love that little girl.