Last week I shared some rainy day memories with you of a trip we took with family to Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. It’s a living history attraction and is called the Revolutionary City for it’s focus on bringing that period of our nation’s history to life as seen through the residents of the Colonial Capitol. Because we were on vacation, we were going to take advantage of every day we could while visiting Williamsburg.
Another place we explored on that rainy day was the Governor’s Palace – the official residence of the Royal British Governor.
We did tour inside, but we also spent time walking through the formal gardens.
Even on an overcast, rainy day, they were something to see.
And believe it or not, this is the back door of the Palace. It opens to the Ballroom. Pretty fancy for a back door!
Just look at that Coat of Arms – amazing. The Palace was reconstructed, starting in the thirties. It’s not as opulent as one might think, but it is fun to tour. Every tour we have taken teaches us something new.
There are multiple paths leading from the back door to formal boxed gardens, a pond and even vegetable gardens by the kitchen. This more formal garden was where royal guests would be entertained.
There are high brick walls, covered in moss and lichen and lots of statuary and urns, benches to sit and contemplate and flowers to view in season.
All the different shades of green really popped under the gray sky.
Who wouldn’t love to have some of the statuary in their garden today?
We enjoyed walking through before heading into the kitchen for a cooking demonstration (and just in time to miss a spring shower.) Because we were there on a rainy day, we had ample time to ask the cook lots of questions about eighteenth century cooking for the Governor.
So, never take a rainy day for granted. Even when on vacation. If you make the most of it you will find lots of hidden treasures and create lots of good memories.
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