~ A DAILY PHOTO BLOG ~

~ AN ALMOST DAILY PHOTO BLOG ~

~ A DAILY PHOTO BLOG ~

Welcome to an almost daily peek at our beautiful Williamsburg, Virginia which includes the "Historic Triangle" consisting of Colonial Williamsburg -the world’s largest living history museum- Yorktown and Jamestown.

July 31, 2013

Yehakin, Jamestown Settlement, Williamburg, Virginia

Yehakin

Jamestown Settlement includes a Native American village in its display. This yehakin is among those visitors can tour to see the Powhatan Indian lifestyle in 1607.

July 30, 2013

Crim Dell Bridge, College of William And Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia

Crim Dell Bridge - W&M

Crim Dell Bridge is one of many beautiful spots on the campus of the College of William and Mary.

July 29, 2013

Eastern Bluebird, Williamburg, Virginia

Eastern Bluebird

This Eastern Bluebird and its mate nested in the bird bottle on our garden fence. Recently, the pair left with one fledgling in tow.

July 28, 2013

Dog Day On The Beach, Williamburg, Virginia

Dog Days At The Beach


Another dog day afternoon on a secluded beach along the river.

July 27, 2013

The Mossy House, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Small Mossy House

This little house with moss covered shingles is more the colonial norm than the plantations popular in movies

July 26, 2013

View From Above, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The View From Above - Campbell's Tavern
 
We took this photo from the second floor of Christiana Campbell's Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg just as the lights came on at night. It is the outdoor dining area behind the tavern.

July 25, 2013

Farmers Market, Williamsburg, Virginia

Market Colors

The colors and smells of local farm markets make getting up early Saturday morning well worth the effort.

July 24, 2013

Southern Hospitality, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Southern Hospitality

Southern hospitality is the rule in Williamsburg. This costumed employee of Colonial Williamsburg carried on a conversation with a visitor waiting for the next tour of the Capitol.

July 23, 2013

Lord Botetourt, College Of William And Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia

Lord Botetourt

Lord Botetourt stoically stands outside the front entrance to the Wren Building on the campus of the College of William and Mary. He is a favorite photo op for many.  Aside from his good looks, the background colors change seasonally with the  trees.

July 22, 2013

Blues At Merchants Square Market, Willimasburg, Virginia

Stephen Cristoff at Market

The Merchants Square Farmers Market routinely includes entertainment. Stephen Christoff, a talented guitarist, vocalist and trombonist, ably filled that bill Saturday with a mix a blues and jazz.

July 21, 2013

The High Classed Well, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The High Class Well

This well is nestled inside a beautiful gazebo providing shade and weather protection for those tasked with drawing water. 

July 20, 2013

Unspoiled, Williamsburg, Virginia

Unspoiled

One of the many appealing attributes of living in Williamsburg is the many unspoiled areas to view nature.

July 19, 2013

Dinner Music, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

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An evening meal at a tavern in Colonial Williamsburg includes a variety of entertainment. On a recent visit to Christiana Campbell's for seafood, we were greeted with lively fiddle music.

July 18, 2013

The Sign Post, York River State Park, Norge, Virginia

York River State Park Sign

Most sign posts are bland and barely functional; we particularly liked this one.  The York River State Park offers hiking, biking, and horse riding trails as well as a beach and beautiful views of the York River. Its sign posts were colorful and eye catching.  It is yet another great Virginia park.

July 17, 2013

Butterflies On The Beach, Williamsburg, Virginia

Yellow Swallowtail Butterfly On The Beach

When visiting the beach, you expect to see birds, crabs, and driftwood. This yellow swallowtail butterfly was one of many we recently saw enjoying a day at the beach.

July 16, 2013

Cracking The Whip, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Crack The Whip

This carriage driver gently wields his whip to communicate with his team in Colonial Williamsburg.

July 15, 2013

Fossil Beach, Norge, Virginia

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York River State Park Sign

York River State Park provide beautiful vistas along the river, wooded hiking trails and wildlife. One area of interest is "Fossil Beach" which provides a great place to find the remains of various shell fish and other aquatic life on beach and the steep embankment along the beach. Strict regulations regarding collecting and keeping them apply.

July 14, 2013

The Rigging, Yorktown, Virginia

The Rigging

The rigging on tall ships always creates an interesting view from the deck.

July 13, 2013

Sunset On The James, Williamsburg, Virginia

Sunset Over The James River

Sunset over the James River creates a beautiful palette of color.

July 12, 2013

Bird Watching, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

BG Parrot

Busch Gardens Williamsburg, as are all Sea World Parks, is home to a variety of animals. This beauty loves to show off her plumage to visitors.

July 11, 2013

The Garden Barrel, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Garden Barrel

The water barrel is full and the garden lush given all the rain fall locally.

July 10, 2013

Crime And Punishment, Coloinal Williamsburg, Virginia

The Stocks
The stocks and pillory are a favorite photo op for most visitors to Colonial Williamsburg. For most parents keeping their kids in the device is the trick.

July 9, 2013

The Cure, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Tar and Feathers

Williamsburg citizens are reminded daily of the price for resisting authority - of being "refractory"; a barrel of tar and a bag of feathers.

July 8, 2013

The Ship, Yorktown, Virginia

The Ship

The ship masts stand tall against the sky over  the mouth of the York River as it blends into the Chesapeake Bay.

July 3, 2013

McKenzie Building, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

McKenzie

The McKenzie store is a typical small building with wooden shingles complete with moss. It is located near the Governor's Palace in Colonial Williamsburg.

July 2, 2013

Bruton Paris Pipes, Williamsburg, Virginia

Bruton Parish Pipe Organ

The organ pipes make a beautiful backdrop for the altar at Bruton Parish Church but that are just a few of the many pipes hidden in the bell tower.

July 1, 2013

Thomas Nelson Garden, Yorktown, Virginia

Thomas Nelson Garden

This is part of the garden at the side of the Thomas Nelson house in historic Yorktown.
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