Williamsburg, VA

All I can really say is WOW!  I just returned from a great and much needed vacation to Williamsburg, VA.  We checked into our hotel Sunday night and literally walked in the door of our house within the last hour.  There was so much to do that we will need to go back again, hopefully soon.

Being away from home for that long means one thing: lots and lots of eating out.  We managed to eat at every Colonial Tavern in one way or another.  Most of the food was amazing.  I did have a plain ham and cheese sandwich for one lunch which I do not plan on writing about... or the day we got really lazy and just had pizza for dinner.  I've already talked about pizza.

I don't plan on starting to cook any meals until at least Tuesday, so I won't describe any of the restaurants yet. 

Today I'd like to jump into my own personal past as a tourism professional and talk a little bit about Williamsburg and the Historic Triangle.  My experience was just amazing.  Admittedly, I am exhausted and plan to sleep for at least three days straight.  I know my legs could really use the break.  Once we parked my car in the hotel parking lot, it did not move!  There were shuttles from the Williamsburg Visitor Center to Jamestown and Yorktown as well as one that looped around Colonial Williamsburg.  For the most part, we did walk around Colonial Williamsburg, only catching a shuttle at night after some of our evening programs.  During the day was exploring Colonial Williamsburg by foot, and touring though the many houses, taverns and shops that were set back into the colonial time period.  Every single interpreter knew so much about the various place they were representing, showcasing, or the character they were reenacting.  Every one of them were friendly and welcomed questions, many times without breaking character unless you were asking questions more geared towards today.  We attended three evening programs and during each we encountered the same great knowledge and enthusiasm from every cast member.  I got to enlist in the Continental Army, attend an inquisition of a military officer, and be a juror for a witch trial.

Of course, what vacation would be complete without a little shopping?  I did get a nice little tea set that I will proudly display in my nice living room, and a set of cookbooks.  OK, I admit, the cookbooks are to assist me as I try to make the meals I got to enjoy on my trip.  There were also a great number of recipes that I didn't get to try at any of the taverns, so I would like to try them at home.  As always, I will share the results with all of you.  As for the recipes... well, you'll have to support Colonial Williamsburg and purchase the books for your self.  Sorry.

With that, I must get going.  I know I just got back, but I'm sneaking away to Buffalo for the weekend.  :)