Hello all from Alexandria, VA again! We arrived here a couple of hours ago, after the long drive back from Yorktown, VA. You will notice that in most pictures today we are being goofy. My wife wanted today to be "goofy picture day". So after smiling nice for hundreds of pictures, we decided to have a bit of fun.
Today we spent our time in Yorktown, VA. It is out in rural Virginia to be sure. This is the site of the final battle for American Independence. If you don't know much about the Battle click here The earth works from the siege are still there, as are many of the cannons used. My wife turned to me as we were getting off the free trolley and said, "We have now been to Lexington and Concord (start of the American Revolution in MA) and Yorktown (end of the American Revolution), so cool!" I didn't even think of it till she said it! We felt really blessed!
Yorktown has some cool walking paths, but there isn't a lot to the spot. You definitely need to know your American Revolution History to enjoy it.
One of the coolest spots for us was the home of Thomas Nelson Jr. in Yorktown. In the purest sense, he was an American Patriot and Hero. He was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and he ultimately gave his fortune and his life in sacrifice to defend our country. It was an honor to stand in front of his house.
After this, we started our drive home. My girls fell asleep, and I just thought and prayed. That's what I do when I'm alone. I was thinking about some differences today between California and Virginia. So, I decided to list them below. Some are serious, some are funny:
1. In Virginia, there are SO many more bugs. They don't attack you or anything, but they are everywhere. I've killed four cockroaches here, and many more bugs that I have know I idea what they are.
2. The trees in Virginia are incredible. In California, we have some nice fall color, but not tons of trees. In Virginia, we are actually experiencing fall colors for the first time. On our drive home today, I was staring at yellow, red, orange and green trees the whole way. WOW!
3. In Virginia, everyone is willing to talk politics. Maybe it is the whole being next to our Capitol city or something. Also, there is a nice mix between both political parties here. Lots of Democrats and lots of Republicans.
4. The weather in Virginia is super different. One day it will rain, the next day brilliant sun. In California, it is pretty consistent.
5. Lots of new stores here or restaurant chains. Dunkin donuts, Harris Teeter, Cracker Barrel, Dollar General, Caribou Coffee, Bus Boys and Poets, etc.
6. The accents in Virginia vary, but mostly southern. I found myself starting to have a southern drawl here. Seriously.....
7. THERE IS NO WAY ONE CAN BE A BAY AREA SPORTS FAN HERE!!!!! The games start at like 9:30-10:00 pm. You'd be a zombie here. Thanks to my buddies who keep me up to date, after I go to bed!
8. Both California and Virginia are gorgeous. Just a different beauty.
9. Eighth graders are eighth graders. I've talked to lots of eighth graders here, and they are very similar as to what they like, dress, and talk as my eighth graders back home!
10. Washington D.C. hands down beats San Francisco in beauty, walkablity, safety, and awe inspiring nature!
11. Definitely a CA boy, but loving our time here in VA. Just felt blessed to experience a new part of our wonderful country.
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