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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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!
"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
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
Hollywood Cemetary Statuary & Masoleum
November 21, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
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
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
Bonnie BenedictSo, SO good. And the plating is beautiful too, without being fussy. Loved everything we had there.
TravelerDoesn’t get much better!