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Richmond
Travel Blogs from Richmond, United States
Hollywood Cemetery
... cemetery which is characterized by rolling hills and winding paths overlooking the James River. It is the resting place of two United States Presidents, James Monroe and John Tyler, as well as the only Confederate States President, Jefferson Davis. It, ...
Richmond
After a delicious, not really diet friendly, breakfast we headed into the centre of Richmond to the Museum of the Confederacy and the CSA (Confederate States of America) White House. The White House was where Jefferson Davis and his family lived ...
Maymont
Welcome to my absolute favorite getaway: Maymont plantation in Richmond. The foundation is doing a spectacular job keeping the property up and beautifully landscaped. I've been here in any season and the gardening constantly changes. ...
PAPABEAR'S BASEBALL JOURNEY
... PARKS IN NORTH AMERICA OVER A TWO YEAR PERIOD. THE TRIP WILL BEGIN WATCHING MY GRANDKIDS AND CHILDREN RUN THE RICHMOND MONUMENT 10 K & 1 MILE RACE ON 27 MARCH 2010...WILL ATTEND HOPE CHURCH IN RICHMOND, VA ...
We have packed for the LAST TIME !!! (I think....)
The countdown has began !!!! We have packed, unpacked, repacked, tweaked and stuffed. I think I have everything covered. Tori (my 7 year old daughter) and I will be headed across the country on a greyhound bus to visit 15 cities in 15 days. ...
The beginning - Friday afternoon
... 10 hour drive is just another thing, no big deal.We rented a Mazda 6 (awesome car for a long drive) and started at 5 from Richmond, we expected trafic, but there was not much we could do avoid it. We planned to drive all night and reach Montreal by early ...
Day Six
Day Six: Left Beaufort at 7:45 heading to Hilton Head. Just outside of Beaufort we passed Parris Island Marine Training Center. I guess we got too close because I looked up and saw a couple of boats full of men with guns escorting ...
Declaration
In a month's time I will be embarking on my greatest adventure yet. There will be intrigue, mystery, romance, and danger; there will be good times, bad times, scary times and dream times haha. Follow me around on this uncontrived journey to the oz and ...
We got our tickets!
For all of you out there who have been asking us if we have our tickets and trip planned yet, please be informed that we finally have our tickets. We now know our start and end date of the trip. YAY! However, we have still no idea what happens in ...
racing the rain
... and the next four days will all be 100 miles or very close. There was a cold front that chased us all the way to Richmond and I didn't daudle to take pictures. Most of the area is flat compared to what we have done in the past. There is ...
Travel and Money Pointers
... end cost, all included (including souveniers)for 3 people for 15 days was $8,700. The plane fair from Richmond to TelAviv was $1,050 per person taxes and fee included. This was after lots of daily checking and buying ...
First Mass and Travel Day
... then said my goodbye and headed off around 12:45. Mapquest nailed everything right on the head. I drove a total of 425 miles from Richmond to Knoxville, TN. 12:45 - Depart Richmond (I64 to I81 to I40). 4:00 - Rest area break at mile marker 108 on ...
17 work days left...
So...I created this little blog so Jonas and I could add pictures and share some of our experiences while we are in Europe. As the subject suggests, only 17 business days until we take off over the Atlantic Ocean. Can't wait! Currently, we ...
Going Nuts!!!
For the last two weeks I've been babysitting my little brother, Jacob at my dad's! He is such a funny little kid! He makes me laugh everyday! But besides babysitting, I've been busy worrying about whether I'm ready for the two HUGE ...
Missing NY
... writing about their trips to Honduras && Egypt. Lol I'll get there...In due time. But for now. Im in the states until further notice. The trip in deed had it dramatic moments between John && myself. But ...
Old capital of the south
first time for me to be really in the Southern States so nice to see it's old capital. Not so grand today but still worth a visit I ...
Norfolk, VA - Richmond, VA
... freilichtmuseum. das leben der ersten siedler wird in den gut erhaltenen straßenzügen quasi lebendig. am abend weiterfahrt nach richmond. das hört sich jetzt insgesamt nicht nach so viel aus aber glaubt mir: es ist mehr als genug für einen ...
Needed a Stopping Point
... semifinal soccer match, which Spain took 1-0 over Germany (to my liking). Back on the road I pushed past DC and onto Richmond. Some nice farmland along the way that was completely ruined by massive billboards erected on the farms- this part of Virginia ...
Carey and Kevin are Having a Baby!
We were able to see friends Carey and Kevin who are having a baby in about a month. Was fun to catch up and attend Carey's baby ...
Pre-Departure
Only four days left until I leave for NZ! I have to somehow figure out how to shove 5 months of clothing into 2 suitcases and a duffel bag.About 3 weeks ago I found out where I will be living: The International House. I was only let ...
Some Culture (But not too much)
... DC! For those of you that are going to Eilat or Italy or Barcelona, have fun guys, keep in touch! More pics in Richmond, Virginia's Capitol. Some links: The Museum of the Confederacy . Virginia Holocaust Museum. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts ...
Special Day!!!!
... Einige Insider mögen jetzt erraten was das Ziel war. Der Plan war den Besuch des Pistachio 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup auf dem Richmond Raceway! Wir hatten Tickets besorgt um einmal in unserem Leben die Atmosphäre an einem solchen Event zu erleben. Hier ...
The long road home
Just a quick note to put a capstone on the blog. Our flight didn't take off until 12:45pm, so we had time to go out and pick up food for breakfast and lunch. Alex and Mom walked about a mile to a grocery to grab stuff for sandwiches, keeping ...
Start of Blog
This trip I am going to try out a blog rather than sending emails. We don't start for a month, but it is never too early! The welcome photo is of Ponte del Diablo, near Lucca, also near our Villa. I'll start posting when we get on the ...