Category Archives: Travel

Williamsburg, Day 2 – the rest

So, after Great Hopes Plantation, it was definitely time for lunch, so I popped into Shield’s Tavern. Crayfish and shrimp stew and beef pasties (think colonial empanadas) absolutely hit the spot.  Honestly, I was kicking myself that I didn’t have … Continue reading

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Williamsburg, Day 2 – Great Hopes Plantation

So, Tuesday was a really long day, so this is going to be split into multiple pieces. Normally when I go to Williamsburg, I just wander around fairly aimlessly for a couple days, I see what I see, eat a … Continue reading

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Three Cheers for Chownings Tavern

Yes, this one gets it’s own post.  My second day in Williamsburg I headed to Chownings Tavern for dinner and had a terrific time.  Flight of ale – check.  Welsh Rarebit – check.  Salty Virginia Ham on top?  Check.  Enough … Continue reading

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So, yes, Williamsburg!

I know you were dying to hear about it. :)  (And this won’t be the only post – you’re gonna get one for every day I was down there!  I KNOW!) First, if you have a chance to go down … Continue reading

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Very Quick Williamsburg recap

Great time, super nice people and fantastic food.  Also, a shout out to Tim at Christiana Campbell’s Tavern! More to come over the weekend, must unpack and get ready for Christmas.

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Please be careful with the extroverted introvert.

She spooks easily at times.  (But also not easy to spot, so I’ll give you a pass if you don’t see it right off the bat – most don’t.) So, I was out at the beach today alternating between reading … Continue reading

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Even the dog slows down

I love that everything moves a little slower at the beach, and very few people mind.  I know I don’t.  Went out yesterday on an trip up to the shops yesterday and being a turnover day, the traffic was bumper … Continue reading

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There is just something about the beach

I wish I could put my finger on it so I could properly recreate it back home. I can sit on my porch and write all night at home, or sit in the sun and read.  I can shop, sightsee, … Continue reading

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The critical errand of this trip

We only have these in kiosks at the holidays back east. Gotta get some bordeauxs for my brother for taking care of the critters. And maybe some for me, too. Now I just have to figure out if I can … Continue reading

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This may have to become an annual ritual

Day 3 of my spring training baseball trip. Lucky jersey worked today as the Padres shutout the Athletics 10-0. The weather has been great, the change of scenery is always good, and I am having a great time. I’m very … Continue reading

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