A rainy Williamsburg Monday

In the early morning light of our daily walk, we watched the sleepy streets come awake.  A few of the lamp posts were still winking on, and the stores were closed up and quiet.

The colonial gardens were wrapped in their blankets, waiting for the customer who wanted to take a little bit of Colonial Christmas home with them.  Plants, wreaths, greenery… all displayed appealingly and ready for sale.  It was SO tempting…

Our first tour on that drizzly Monday morning was the Governor’s palace, decorated – along with all the other buildings – to reflect the holidays in the bustling little town. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We toured the palace and the grounds, learning about leather wallpaper, edible flowers, ballroom dances, and the new baby Virginia.

My favorite part, though, is the cellars, where barred doors displayed barrels of precious foods, wine bottles, and pieces of the original 18th century walls. 

 

We next visited the Wythe house, the gardens, and the basketweavers, stopping for a photo shoot in the arbor with Kath and by the walkway with me.  We even met Mr. Thomas Gray, the resident and most welcome feline!

A visit at a few stores – with a few fun purchases! – and then the Charlton stage to hear a lecture by General G. Washington.  He was a very learned and capable man and a delight to listen to.

We took a break before our two evening Ghost Walk programs to go back to the visitor’s center, escaping a light rain and finishing up our shopping.  We stepped outside to a beautiful full rainbow arching the sky in the tiny bit of sunlight that was peeking through the clouds.

The first ghost walk was family friendly, with a lot of laughter and shared ‘sightings’.  The second one, however, was presented in a VERY Ghostly manner, and several times sent chills down our back.  It was fun entertainment, and by the time we finished up our evening it was past 10pm, and we were very happy to get back to the Governor’s for our last night’s sleep before heading back to the 21st century.