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 chefRead more
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, MonumentRead more
Hollywood Cemetary Statuary & Masoleum
November 21, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
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.
OverflowingRead more
"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 byRead more
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!
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 aRead more
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.
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 discoveredRead more
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.
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 theRead more
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.
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 theRead more
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.
The Hounds Tale
November 18, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 7 °C
Cocktails and dinner in a dog themed restaurant.
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!
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.
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.
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.”
University of Virginia
November 18, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
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 otherRead more
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.
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.
Bonnie BenedictHow can that be bad? We just took a stroll waiting to eat until we got back to our Air B&B neighborhood.
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.
The Local - Take 2
November 16, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 6 °C
It was SO good last night, we needed to go back.
I love that place. The menu rocks.
LT
Bonnie BenedictSo, SO good. And the plating is beautiful too, without being fussy. Loved everything we had there.