History Day - Heading South For a Promise of A Warmer Winter - CycleBlaze

April 29, 2019

History Day

Smithfield to Williamsburg

Riding into Smithfield this morning.
Heart 0 Comment 0
Beautiful homes.
Heart 1 Comment 0
Had to stop and take a few shots.
Heart 1 Comment 0
Heart 0 Comment 0
Heart 1 Comment 0
Heart 1 Comment 0
Then we headed out into the country and didn't see a soul for several miles!
Heart 0 Comment 0
Still swampy
Heart 0 Comment 0
Pretty gardens
Heart 0 Comment 0
Beautiful farms
Heart 0 Comment 0
Buttercups
Heart 0 Comment 0
Forest
Heart 0 Comment 0
Heart 0 Comment 0
Perfect riding today. we even had a few hills
Heart 0 Comment 0
Rode through Chippokes Plantation State Park.
Heart 1 Comment 0
Displays in the park depicted life in the 1700 and 1800s
Heart 0 Comment 0
This bunny was very friendly. He came right out when I asked if I could take his picture.
Heart 1 Comment 0
Stevie got these two characters.
Heart 0 Comment 0
Ferry ride to Jamestown, VA
Heart 1 Comment 0
Glass blowing in the Jamestown Settlement area.
Heart 0 Comment 0
Lots of historical signs to read.
Heart 1 Comment 0
Heart 0 Comment 0
We started out on the Virginia Capitol Trail. It will take us all the way to Richmond which is 50 miles up the road.
Heart 0 Comment 0
Heart 0 Comment 0
So far it is a great path.
Heart 1 Comment 0
Debra, Camilla, Lynn and Woolley are our warmshowers hosts tonight in Williamsburg.
Heart 0 Comment 0
We are right on the James River. Chili and cornbread are smelling up the kitchen! Gotta go check on the laundry!
Heart 0 Comment 0

Today's ride: 38 miles (61 km)
Total: 7,099 miles (11,425 km)

Rate this entry's writing Heart 5
Comment on this entry Comment 2
Marvin PaxmanWow that was a beautiful day with such beautiful homes and surroundings. Really enjoyed the pictures!
Reply to this comment
5 years ago
Janet Anspach-RickeyTo Marvin PaxmanThanks Marvin!
Reply to this comment
5 years ago