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Dogwoods gloriously blooming in the RV Park . . . Ah! Spring!
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Judy doesn't seem to mind being pirate-napped at the Multi-cultural festival.
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Potters are always fascinating.
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Nerf swords - who knew knights were so cautious!
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And a happy little tree right there . . . .
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OK, our downfall . . . .
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Buffalo soldiers set up camp
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In the Latino area . . .
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Some very interesting Asian instruments
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That's one happy Native American!
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The native costumes were the most elaborate
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There were numerous dance demonstrations
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We're not sure which local tribes were represented
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Beautiful basketry and blankets
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She handled those rings like a veteran
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Not sure what culture came up with the inflatables - politicians, maybe.
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Even the Jamacians were there!
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Back at the RV Park, cabins across the lake
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More dogwoods . .
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There were even some roses
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Somebody got creative with the tree
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We see lots of "wild flowers" planted along the highways
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Reynolda is the former estate of R J Reynolds, the tobacco magnate
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We show the outside because you can't take pictures inside, which was spectacular.
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The estate farm buildings are now trendy shops
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The Fringe Trees are very aromatic - good thing considering that Al isn't
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The decorative oriental plant is also known as Old Man's Beard
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We like that sign for the shoe shop
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The estate gardens are maintained by Wake Forest, and are impressive
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The garden is divided between the ornamental (here) and the produce section
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One of the ornamentals . . .
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Hard to believe there's a busy street just behind that pergola
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The greenhouse is spectacular - inside and out
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Orchids are always special
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These are so tiny and delicate
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Seems like Disney ought to be animating it . . .
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Don't know what it is, but it's neat . . .
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There are lots of tropicals in the greenhouse - it's a jungle in here!
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The good looking stuff in the foreground is for sale. Guy in the middle, not so much
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In the produce garden, plants are just starting to sprout
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Al enjoys watching other people work
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Looks like the salad is about ready . . .
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"Imported" pine needle mulch - the local stuff isn't quite up to snuff
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They say the birds and the tourists get most of the grapes before the staff can pick them
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In the All American Rose garden
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That's about as red as a red red rose can get . . .
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One of last year's new rose varieties
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Another glimpse of the Renolda mansion
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The estate's Presbyterian Church is now public, and expanding again . . .
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We stole this picture from the Renolda website so you can actually see the house
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Just outside Richmond, traffic stopped on the way to Gloucester
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And that's why - seriously crumpled cars being hauled away
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Harp sighting! In the ladies room at Gloucester First Presbyterian Church
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On the way to Michigan. Wonder if there's a "Smirk. You're in New Jersey" sign someplace
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Those old turnpikes still let you make good time
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Further north we got, higher the prices went. In Michigan, we paid $3.95.9
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These fire trucks passed us just outside Detroit
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The tractor-trailer had some serious tire problems.
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We sneaked into Holland MI in search of tulips. Found some
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Some tulips had their own statuary
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We like public sculptures
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Note the wooden shoes on that tulip picker
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Back in Williamsburg, the restored colonial capitol building
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At least you can sit while waiting for the tour
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Inside the capitol, a docent explains the court room
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The Governor's Council Chamber
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Another view of the Capitol
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Meanwhile, outside, the colonials are revolting
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Announcing the approach of the Governor
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The revolution plays out in near-continuous drama over several days
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The speaker of the house of burgesses seems rather foppish
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The governor, on balcony, addresses the crowd.
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Entertainment outside one of the local inns
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Inside the apothecary shoppe . .
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The patent didn't survive
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Herb gardens behind the drug store
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Basket weaving was an honorable trade, for a woman
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The drama continues
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Meanwhile, backstage, the players await their cues
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The horses are named Matthew & Mark. Luke and John had the day off
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The interpretive staff are always doing something . . . .
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Inside the blacksmith shop
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Look! He's forging! Really!
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Posing in the pillories is popular amongst the teens
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We somehow never got around to taking a carriage ride
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The steeple at Bruton Parish Church
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Mr Monet would have been proud
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We found our motto! Bought two shirts at Cracker Barrel.
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Ouside Gloucester First Pres, the piper band after church
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They probably filled the whole truck just in the RV Park after the Memorial Day weekend.
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We'll end with some decorated buns . . . .