In our travel’s on the east coast we had the opportunity to visit many historic places, and Williamsburg / Jamestown were high on the list, but unfortunately we wouldn’t have time to visit both, so we did our research on them. Colonial Williamsburg vs. Jamestown JAMESTOWN The Jamestown settlement in the Colony of Virginia was the first permanent English settlement in the […]
What is the Delmarva Peninsula?
A Visit to the Delmarva Peninsula Travel Stage: After Williamsburg – Before AssateagueDate Range: April 8 – 10, 2016Summary: We brave the largest bridge we’ve ever been on to get to the Delmarva Peninsula. We explore the town of Cape Charles, and the weather doesn’t cooperate. Delmarva peninsula stands for Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. All […]
The Wild Ponies of Assateague
Travel Stage: On the Delmarva Peninsula, the Eastern Shore of VirginiaDate: April 10 – 15, 2016Summary: Caitlin’s childhood dream of seeing the wild ponies of Chincoteague and Assateague comes true! The book “Misty of Chincoteague” was written by Marguerite Henry in 1958 and became an internationally bestselling children’s book. It is about one of […]
Hanging Out in Fishersville
Travel Stage: Just before Washington, D.C. until heading to the Eastern Shore of Virginia Date Range: March 17 – April 6, 2016 Summary: We love Tom’s cousin’s family, the Godette’s. We always have a blast hanging out with them, and seeing friend and family we otherwise wouldn’t is one of the best parts of our […]
Mad Dash to D.C.
Travel Stage: After Hoover, AL, before Washington, D.C.Date Range: March 11-20, 2016Summary: The DC Cherry Blossom peak bloom forecast was moved up two weeks, so our travel time from Alabama to Washington, D.C. was cut in half. As a result, we traverse 5 states in less than two weeks to get there! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=embed/XsLtjtzL2DI?wmode=opaque Traveling is […]
Virginia – Family, Hiking, and Horsing Around
Travel Stage: Left West Virginia -> Fishersville, Virginia Travel Date: November 5 – 9, 2015 Summary: After our lovely time in West Virginia, we pack up and head to Fishersville, Virginia where we park on our cousins’ farm for a few days, play with their kids, ride some horses, taste some wine, and overall have […]