Governor's Palace Blooms, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The Governor's Palace is beginning to be surrounded by Spring blooms.

Bird High Rise, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

This lovely high rise stands at the rear of the Wythe house. Each unit has its own front perch.

Odd Cut, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

This Colonial Williamsburg carriage horse laid his ears back in displeasure as we photographed his odd haircut. It is cut in the areas that the harness touches while pulling his carriage.

Garden Privy, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

This is either a garden shed or a beautifully landscaped privy.  Either way, signs of spring abound.

The Cure, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

A barrel of tar and bag of feathers wait to be put to use when someone does not agree with the majority. 

Sheep-Dog, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Two new friends greet each other through the pasture fence. Neither made a sound nor flinched as they checked each other out.

Holy Cow, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Oxen lumber along carrying a wagon load of supplies for use in Colonial Williamsburg's shops.

Making Fudge, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Colonial Williamsburg costumed characters make fudge the old fashioned way outside the street market.

Canine Convoy, Williamsburg, Virginia

Duke of Gloucester Street, a/k/a DoG Street, is often the scene of canine convoys that enjoy the wide streets, lack of traffic, and mile long historical walk.

Garden Games, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Gardening can be hard work, but still offer an opportunity for a little fun.

Stoop Sitting, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

 

Sitting on the stoop, watching the world go by seems to be a universal pastime, irrespective of time period or the size of the stoop.

Backyard Perfection, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The perfect backyard for a colonial town home.

Scootering On DOG Street, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

This gives a entirely new meaning to Sunday driver. No traffic is permitted on most of Duke of Gloucester ("DOG") Street, so bikes, carriages, walkers, runners, and scooters enjoy a safe trip. Obviously, there are some obstacles on the road.

Candid Conversation, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

These town folk had a candid conversation about the propriety of breaking away from England, and allowed us to listen in.

Weathervane, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

 

The colonial buildings with cupolas also sport ornate weathervanes, complete with grounding wire to avoid lightning problems. This is atop the Mental Hospital.

A Quiet Repast, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

A walk in the sun, a refreshing beverage, and a paperback book seems like a perfect way to spend the day.

Court Monitor, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

When court is in session, someone must monitor the door to avoid interruption . . . and to make certain that you purchased a pass.

The Magazine, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The Magazine stored powder, ammunition, and weapons for the defense Williamsburg. British efforts to take these items to eliminate the people's ability to defend themselves spurred conflict at the onset of the Revolution.

Fall Garden, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Colonial Williamsburg's nursery is in the midst of its Fall growing season with a variety of lettuces and other cooler weather veggies.

Costumed Tourists, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

 

A number of tourist rent costumes from Colonial Williamsburg to enhance their experience. The pass on the lanyard around the young squire's neck is a sure giveaway.