Can l just say at this point that we have not yet a day off on this vacation, sorry holiday. Today we had the morning off and went off to Colonial Williamsburg in the afternoon. We had bought tickets go to see a early 18th century witches trial. Audience members pose quesions to witnesses and play the role of jury in the strange case of Grace Sherwood, accused of causing neigbours' crops to fail, bewitching folks and turning herself into a cat. The location was set in the orginal venue and featured actors playing the part of the judge etc. Apparently this was a real story and The Witch was found Guilty. Nancy and l voted not guilty. Well Nancy would!!!! A really interesting evening finished off with a nice meal and a glass of water! ... read more

On another hot day in Virginia we travelled to the Revolutionary City of Williamsburg to see the events that reflect Williamsburg's role in one of America's defining historical periods. All over town, merchants and townspeople are discussing the events of the day. You can interact with them and gain their perspective of events and be a witness to the collapse of royal government and the challenges facing revolutionary citizens at war. Each day highlights a key moment in history. Building a nation turns the spotlight on the crucial postwar years and Williamsburg's role in the formal establishment of the United States. Williamsburg is also about the collapse of Royal Government and re-creates the events that led to the dissolution of British authority in the colonies and America's declaration of independence. A brilliant place to visit if ... read more

A really interesting day on Monday. Travelled to Jamestown Settlement where in 1607 the British arrived in Virginia in the hope of making lots of money. They didn't!!! Anyway what we found really interesting was the lack of black faces at the settlement. I suppose that should not be a great surprise considering how the negro's came to Virginia. The settlement is really interesting - lots of interactive things to do. We even met Pocoantas and our travelling friend, Jethro, even had his photograph taken with her. Who you ask is Jethro? Well we found Jethro, a 'teddy bear' on one of our geocaching trips. Attached to him was a label attached by a school in Wales asking the finder to take Jetro on a round the world trip and send the shool lots of photos ... read more

Although we are not due to arrive here until Saturday 6 September here we are already thinking about the weather. Being English l suppose it is part of out cultural preoccupation. Anyway, following media reports, we have been monitoring the current Hurricane season over the Americas. So what do we find - on our planned time of 16.00 EDT in Virginia - a probable collision with a woman called Hanna. And to think we are just leaving home after one of the wettest summers on record in the UK. Never mind can't be helped ... read more