CW Vacation – Day 5: HOME!

Reluctantly we were up early and took our time organizing and packing to leave. It was very hard for me – I was SO not ready to walk away. I really could have stayed several more days. There was still more to see and do. We would have even had options to visit Yorktown and Jamestown if we had the time and finances to do so. But THAT is why it’s a vacation!

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Turned out we had parked the car in our designated area on Sunday evening and not moved it until we left Thursday morning! It was SO convenient. And fun! And exciting! And PERFECT!! But before we loaded the car, we took an early walk up and down Duke of Gloucester Street, then ended up at the Raleigh Tavern Bakeshop. I promised a friend a Ginger cake so I got that last minute with our breakfast. One last muffin and hot tea!

Last muffin of the trip…

Photos from our early walk:

Courthouse (Randolph house far right)
Bruton Parish Church
Quiet street
Through the open gate
Brick sidewalks
Houses
Market square, guardhouse, magazine
Randolph house – center
‘Sign of the Rhino’ – leased property (employee lives there)
More houses
In the shade

While we were loading the car, Kathy met the people staying in the Market Square Kitchen, with level entry and handicap accessible amenities. It slept multiple guests and sounds like a perfect fit for 4 or 5 travelers for a week, and it would be reasonable for Duke of Gloucester Street. Something to think about!

Market Square Kitchen – you rent the whole thing!

The car is packed; we checked out at Williamsburg INN, and we headed up to the visitor’s center. I was still hoping to find a sweatshirt. We visited the REVOLUTIONS gift shops but there was nothing different there. Kathy bought two rulers – one listing presidents and one listing first ladies. I bought a post card with coordinates for Williamsburg and a coaster (we all know my fondness for them…). I also bought a cake of ‘LET IT SNOW’ soap that smells heavenly! I’m saving that for winter!

Saying goodbye – we just check out at the Inn
Coordinates
Coaster

We settled in for the long ride home, heading up Route 64 West. I just about have the route memorized even though we don’t go that often any more. We stopped early on to get gas in the car, then waited until about 1pm to get food. We were blessed to find a Chick Fil-A and fill our own tanks! We never have a lack of topics to talk about, including over-riding Cordelia’s driving directions (Cordelia is Kathy’s GPS – mine is Gwyneth). We took it straight into Breezewood and filled the car with gas for the last stretch. I was glad we did, because the centrally located plaza gas station on the mountain was closed for remodel!

Lunch!
View of the mountains
Mountains
In the distance…

I dropped Kathy off at about 6:30pm and came home to unload the car. So now the work began – putting everything away, looking for things I couldn’t find (found everything but one thing!), do laundry, tuck away suitcases, re-stock food, file maps and travel brochures. It was a somber, quiet evening, with lots of reflection and contemplation. I loved this trip more than any I’ve had in a very long time. It spoke to my soul! Maybe I’ll reflect on that tomorrow, or over the weekend. Thanks so much for reliving this journey with me!

If you are keeping track, we drove 752 miles!
Colonial Snoopy made the entire trip with us – great company!

In the meantime, I have to take Chrissy to work in 15 minutes, and tomorrow is prep day for Hanna’s Town Spring Tea – then the repairman for my new, way-too-expensive fridge! Saturday is the Tea itself and I’ll be at Hanna’s Town from 9am until 4pm, then Kelly is coming up. We are going to Ligonier’s Free Museum Day on Sunday after church. So… no time for wallowing in my nostalgia!~

Spring Tea – sold out!
Back courtyard of Market Square Tavern… Sigh…

Scripture:

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Quote:

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TOMORROW May 5th is:

School Lunch Hero Day; National Hoagie Day; World Portuguese Language Day; National Cartoonists Day; International Day of the Midwife; National Space Day; National Silence the Shame Day; National Totally Chipotle Day; African World Heritage Day; Cinco De Mayo; National Astronaut Day.

I’m celebrating Charles Schulz – the most brilliant cartoonist ever (in my opinion). Celebrate your favorite cartoonist, and take lime to laugh. God bless ….

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