Williamsburg, VA

We have spent the last few days in Williamsburg, VA.  We have been here before but Williamsburg is always a nice place to visit.  We arrived in rain and were supposed to have more but it turned out to be much nicer than forecast.  The first two days were pretty warm and humid (91 degrees) but today was much cooler (mid 70's) but still very nice.  I actually spent some time at the pool which I haven't done in years.  Doug sat under the umbrella while I used the pool and laid in the sun.  Very relaxing.


We did spend one day down in historic Williamsburg.  It is such a nice area to just wander in.  Saw some school groups out on field trips but generally not too busy yet as schools are not out for the summer quite yet.  Passed these magnolia trees (I think that's what they were) and you could really smell them.  Very nice. 



Also passed this very pretty flower garden next to one of the buildings. 

This is the governor's house.  There are also several taverns and trade shops that are now souvenir shops.  Plus houses and Bruton Church which is from 1674.  It still has services and we have been to an organ recital there before but didn't make anything this time. 


It is just a fun place to get a sense of early American history.

We also went to Yankee Candle Village, the world's largest candle shop.  The store is really a complex under one roof that has many sections around a central town square with animated mice.  Each offshoot section sells a different product; like Vera Bradley, Pandora, Dept 56, food, candy, toys, and a Christmas section where it snows every 4 minutes.  It is kind of fun.