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Traveling to three corners of Virginia, following in the footsteps of our founding fathers. Read more

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Tri-Corner Trip Bonnie Benedict
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Day 300
Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 7:30 PM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 28 m
United States Camden Opera House Block 44.208897, -69.06634544°12’32” N 69°3’59” W
Birthday Dinner
September 8, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
I can think of no better place to for my birthday dinner than the Hartstone Inn. When Brian and I first visited here, it was for a culinary vacation and we spent the day in the kitchen with the chef preparing the evening’s meal. Tonight, we just enjoy the fruits of everyone else’s labor. It’s s three course dinner and we get to choose what we’d like for each course from a chefs menu. Can you say yum.Read more
I love that place. The menu rocks.
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Bonnie BenedictSo, SO good. And the plating is beautiful too, without being fussy. Loved everything we had there.
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Day 9
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 4:22 PM
☀️ 11 °C
Altitude: 38 m
United States Richmond International Airport 37.506603, -77.33126837°30’24” N 77°19’53” W
Time to say goodbye
November 21, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Our Tri-Corner trip has come to an end. It’s been a great vacation, as they say, all good things must come to an end. We’ve managed to save some things for “next time.” Jamestown, Monument Avenue, the Edgar Allan Poe Museum and Millie’s Diner in Richmond as well as the vampires grave in Hollywood Cemetery we missed this round. Cheers!Read more
TravelerBoy you guys really packed it in. I really want to get back there. Thanks for all the hot tips!
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Day 9
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 2:30 PM
☀️ 12 °C
Altitude: 38 m
United States Richmond International Airport 37.506587, -77.33129737°30’24” N 77°19’53” W
Hollywood Cemetary Statuary & Masoleum
November 21, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
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Day 9
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 2:00 PM
☀️ 12 °C
Altitude: 38 m
United States Richmond International Airport 37.506548, -77.33129637°30’24” N 77°19’53” W
Hollywood Cemetary
November 21, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Designed in 1847 and opened in1849. The final resting place of two (or three) presidents (James Monroe and John Tyler), Jefferson Davis, one vampire, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.

Overflowing with hauntingly beautiful funerary statues, Hollywood Cemetery attracts photographers as well as those out for a Sunday stroll among the 135 acres of rolling hills overlooking the James River and the downtown Richmond area. It offers scenic views as well as poignant spots for reflection in the Gothic landscape.Read more
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Day 9
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 12:30 PM
☀️ 10 °C
Altitude: 38 m
United States Richmond International Airport 37.506579, -77.33125237°30’24” N 77°19’53” W
"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
November 21, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Second times a charm. Made it back to St. John’s Episcopal Church for the tour. Found out that Patrick Henry never prepared or wrote down speeches (one having lasted 6 hours). He was considered by the other founding fathers to be the greatest orator.Read more
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Day 9
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 11:00 AM
☀️ 8 °C
Altitude: 32 m
United States Waller Mill Reservoir 37.314092, -76.69089637°18’51” N 76°41’27” W
Lunch.SUPPER
November 21, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Grabbing a bite before squeezing in our last bit of sightseeing. Delicious Fried Green Tomato BLT with Pimento Cheese and BBQ oil sandwich with brussel sprouts slaw OMG!
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Day 8
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 5:00 PM
⛅ 11 °C
Altitude: 30 m
United States Williamsburg Historic District 37.270229, -76.70020837°16’13” N 76°42’1” W
Hounds Tale
November 20, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
After skating headed back to the Hounds Tale for happy hour and a bite. Had a most delicious pear martini and even managed to snag the recipe. Bar bites of fried Brussel sprouts and fries with a cheese fondue.Read more
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Day 8
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 4:15 PM
⛅ 12 °C
Altitude: 29 m
United States Williamsburg Historic District 37.270158, -76.70013437°16’13” N 76°42’0” W
Ice Skating
November 20, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Took a spin on the ice rink located in Merchants Square. Big fun. Proud to say, although neither of us had been on skates in 40 years, we didn’t fall.
TravelerDouble fun!
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Bonnie BenedictIt was. And made even better as the sun began to set.
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Day 8
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 11:00 AM
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: 30 m
United States Williamsburg Historic District 37.270041, -76.70013637°16’12” N 76°42’0” W
Historic Williamsburg - Day 2
November 20, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
A sunny, clear day. Enjoyed visiting with other tradesman like the barber and the wig maker. Enjoyed a delightful outdoor play about a female astronomer Caroline Herschel, born in 1750, who discovered several comets.

Also, enjoyed an interactive presentation with President Thomas Jefferson. We were told by people sitting beside us that this Jefferson was the best and would soon be retiring.Read more
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Day 8
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 10:22 AM
⛅ 12 °C
Altitude: 33 m
United States Baldwin Memorial Garden 37.272285, -76.70702437°16’20” N 76°42’25” W
Aromas
November 20, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
So good we had to come back. Where else are we going to get a bowl of grits with country ham, cheddar with poached eggs on top.
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Day 7
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 8:30 PM
⛅ 10 °C
Altitude: 30 m
United States Williamsburg Historic District 37.270114, -76.70026537°16’12” N 76°42’1” W
Ghosts Amongst Us
November 19, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
A nighttime walk thru Williamsburg with stops in some of the candle lit historic rooms where we were told a ghost story from the period. As we began our walk the fog rolled in creating quite the atmosphere.Read more
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Day 7
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 5:00 PM
🌙 12 °C
Altitude: 30 m
United States Williamsburg Historic District 37.270115, -76.70026437°16’12” N 76°42’1” W
The Trellis
November 19, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Cocktails and dinner after a long day of walking. Great bartender who shared the recipe for his delicious Paloma.
TravelerWhat’s a Paloma?
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Bonnie BenedictPaloma (The Trellis Restaurant, Williamsburg) 1 1/2 oz Tequila 1/2 oz lime juice 1/2 oz simple syrup 2 oz grapefruit juice (Natalie’s Orchid Island) Top with club soda
11/25/18Reply
TravelerYummy!
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Day 7
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM
⛅ 12 °C
Altitude: 30 m
United States Williamsburg Historic District 37.270109, -76.70026637°16’12” N 76°42’1” W
Historic Williamsburg
November 19, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Our first day wandering the streets of this historic city. Spent time with the tradesmen in their shops. Saw great interactive theatre at the Capitol where we participated in events leading up to the moment Virginia said yes to independence.

At the courthouse, sat in on some re-enactments of actual cases brought before the court at Williamsburg. One was a man who had not attended church in a month 😳.

My favorite was a play about the complex relationship between Jefferson and Jupiter. They started out friends as little boys but ended as servant and master. The actors wrote the play as well.

Watched the fife and drum corps as they performed on the courthouse green as the sun set.Read more
TravelerNow would be a good time for those videos!
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Day 7
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 10:00 AM
☀️ 10 °C
Altitude: 29 m
United States Palace Green 37.275159, -76.70229337°16’31” N 76°42’8” W
Aromas
November 19, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
A recommended breakfast spot. Delicious grits with country ham, cheese and poached eggs. Also, served loose tea brewed in a pot. My heart be still.
TravelerDoesn’t get much better!
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Day 6
Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 7:30 PM
🌙 7 °C
Altitude: 26 m
United States Colonial Williamsburg 37.27145, -76.69329137°16’17” N 76°41’36” W
The Hounds Tale
November 18, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 7 °C
Cocktails and dinner in a dog themed restaurant.
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Day 6
Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 6:30 PM
🌙 8 °C
Altitude: 25 m
United States Palace Green 37.274956, -76.70215637°16’30” N 76°42’8” W
Nicholas-Tyler House
November 18, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
We got bumped to a house when they couldn’t fill the inn. Woo hoo!
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Day 6
Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 4:30 PM
☀️ 11 °C
Altitude: 26 m
United States Colonial Williamsburg 37.271472, -76.69334137°16’17” N 76°41’36” W
Church Hill North Historic District
November 18, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
The Church Hill Historic Area preserves about 70 antebellum houses that give some impression of what Richmond was like before the Civil War.
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Day 6
Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 4:00 PM
☀️ 12 °C
Altitude: 30 m
United States Williamsburg Historic District 37.270099, -76.70020737°16’12” N 76°42’1” W
Saint John's Episcopal Curch - Richmond
November 18, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
The church where Patrick Henry gave his famous “Give me liberty, or give me death” speech. Unfortunately, we arrived too late for the tour. Will do that when we head back to Richmond on Wednesday.
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Day 6
Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 2:00 PM
⛅ 9 °C
Altitude: 489 m
United States Afton 38.040141, -78.83107138°2’25” N 78°49’52” W
Factory Antique Mall
November 18, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
The largest antique mall in America at 121,000 square feet. This bowl played a large part in set dressing for the AMC series “Turn” and the film Lincoln.”
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TravelerFind penguins identified the normal spelling as spam. Harrumph.
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Bonnie BenedictAlas, we left empty handed.
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Day 6
Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 12:30 PM
⛅ 9 °C
Altitude: 191 m
United States Yellow Mountain Creek 38.039269, -78.71005838°2’21” N 78°42’36” W
University of Virginia
November 18, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
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Day 6
Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 11:30 AM
⛅ 8 °C
Altitude: 201 m
United States Langford 38.034974, -78.62266238°2’6” N 78°37’22” W
Farm Bell Kitchen
November 18, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Delicious brunch at this restaurant which is part of the Dinsmore House inn.

“The Dinsmore Boutique Inn takes its name from the home’s architect and builder, James Dinsmore. Perhaps no other person had as much of a hand in shaping the famous presidential homes of Virginia, and the University of Virginia than Dinsmore. This house is a standing testament to his craftsmanship and legacy. “Read more
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Day 5
Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 5:16 PM
🌙 9 °C
Altitude: 142 m
United States Charlottesville 38.024356, -78.47549538°1’28” N 78°28’32” W
Tavola
November 17, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
A gal at the Jefferson Winery told us their cocktails were excellent. They were right.
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Day 5
Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 5:00 PM
🌙 10 °C
Altitude: 142 m
United States Charlottesville 38.024357, -78.47548938°1’28” N 78°28’32” W
Charlottesville Downtown Mall
November 17, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
A section of downtown Charlottesville closed off for street traffic. Restaurants, bars music venues and street performers galore.
TravelerWe especially liked the PIE shop.
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Bonnie BenedictHow can that be bad? We just took a stroll waiting to eat until we got back to our Air B&B neighborhood.
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Day 5
Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 12:30 PM
☀️ 10 °C
Altitude: 142 m
United States Charlottesville 38.024346, -78.47550638°1’28” N 78°28’32” W
Appomatox Court House National Park
November 17, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Learned a lot today. Especially how Lincoln set the stage for a respectful surrender and reunification.
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Day 4
Friday, November 16, 2018 at 5:30 PM
🌙 6 °C
Altitude: 142 m
United States Belmont 38.023672, -78.47161238°1’25” N 78°28’18” W
The Local - Take 2
November 16, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 6 °C
It was SO good last night, we needed to go back.
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