July 6, 2010

Escape from the Heat, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

While wandering one of the backstreets of Colonial Williamsburg, we came across this man sleeping on a bench in the shade of a tree.  We are in the midst of some extraordinarily hot days at or about 100 F and had repeated warnings about heat induced illness.  So, when this guy didn't move, we began to take photos from a distance using a zoom lense so we could get a close look without startling or embarassing him. Eventually, he awoke, checked his watch, and repositioned himself, and went back to his nap.  We thought the intrigue he created deserved a spot on our blog.  What a great way to escape the heat and humidity.

15 comments:

  1. Ciao Darryl and Ruth,today in my city are 34 °, I understand the man who seeks a little refreshment under a tree, I would also io.AH Ah, ah!

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  2. Once I was sleeping under the tree and that's very cozy. I can imagine this old man must be in very deep sleep.

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  3. Indeed, stay cool! Enjoyed the picture and it's humorous note. Cathy

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  4. AnonymousJuly 06, 2010

    We also had several very hot days here on Lolland, so shadow chased by most people - or they choose to go to the beach!
    Wonderful photo ;-)

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  5. .

    . lovely and fantastic .

    . thanks a lot for the sunshine .

    . best regards .

    .

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  6. what a fun image! good eye. I am glad you are enjoying the Sedona photos on my website.

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  7. After a few days of cooler (for us) weather, I think that heat is headed our way!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 06, 2010

    It is very hot and humid in Toronto too..
    Great picture! Very nice!!
    Gisela.

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  9. Glad he wasn't dead!! It sounds too hot for me.

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  10. AnonymousJuly 06, 2010

    What a great place it must be, where time and life is as such peace. With summer still in the beginning such temperatures may remain for the next few weeks over here. A great Wednesday for you.

    daily athens

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  11. Sign me up for a nap on the bench!

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  12. AnonymousJuly 06, 2010

    It looks like he found the best shade for his afternoon nap!

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  13. I'm always impressed with those folks who can grab a nap wherever they lay their heads.

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  14. A chicken salad sandwich, a cool drink, and that bench, and I'd be just right...

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  15. this proves it.......men can sleep anywhere!! lol

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