We went away this weekend for our two anniversary, which is actually July 5th. Dean has to work next Saturday so we took advantage of the time we had and took off Saturday morning. Williamsburg is only 2 hours south of us (without traffic). It took us about 2 1/2 hours to get there. We dropped off Killer at the hotel, changed into comfortable shoes and headed for the visitors center to get our tickets. I was going to buy them online but I didn't know if they gave a military discount (I ask everywhere we go). Thankfully they did. I very good discount... FREE! You can walk around Williamsburg for free and visit the shops but if you want to tour the historical sights you have to get a pass. Also the don't allow you to drive in the town so you either walk or get the pass which includes a shuttle. I had breakfast before we left but it was past lunchtime when we got to the Governors Palace. Let's just say between the 110 degree weather and low blood sugar I barely made it through the 30 minute tour conscious. We ate after and I was fine.
They have fun things planned throughout the year. While we were there, the red coats (the Britsh soldiers for those of you who don't know your Revolutionary War history) were occupying the town. If they captured you, you had to say "Queen Charlotte" for them to release you. Luckily we weren't captured.
Overall it was a good time. Dean would like to go back a couple more times this year and hopefully take the baby there too next summer.
The jelly bean demonstration was awesome! I would not put anything in my mouth that had the chance of being skunk spray.... not even try... so he is a brave man. Your trip sounds interesting, glad you got to do something for your anniversary!! I love you all 4 of you (Dean, Tia, Killer & Baby Paxton)!
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