Fair Winds and Following Interstates
December 19, 2025
"Nothing happens until something moves," is a quote from Albert Einstein. It is the official motto of the Army Transportation Corps and signifies the corps importance in any engagement. We visited the US Army Transportation Museum on Ft. Eustis. Starting from it's revolutionary beginnings to today, the museum had exhibits covering every mode of transportation, including the experimental and short-lived ones.
December 9- 29, 2025
We enjoyed the opportunity to meet with several friends over the month of December. Most of whom we've met through kite flying.
We strolled Colonial Williamsburg with Adam and Joyce, and Glen and Tanna. Glen and Tanna are very familiar with Colonial Williamsburg, and we were glad for their expertise.
Charlie and Joan were thrilled to see so many kite flying friends in their neck of the woods - when there wasn't even a kite festival! It took several attempts, but we were finally able to get everyone together for a late breakfast one morning.
Later, Mearl and Adrianne, who lived just over an hour away, invited us, along with Glen and Tanna, to their lovely home for a gracious meal. I even learned what a porte-couteau was. It's a French term for a knife holder for a table setting, in case you're wondering.
Charlie and Joan took us to Busch Gardens for the Christmas lights followed by a drive through the Newport News festival of lights. A great visit that heightened the anticipation for the upcoming month.
December 11, 13, 2025
Colonial Williamsburg is a must for those interested American history. We were quite privileged to have such fans with us on our first couple of visits on this trip. They could recite dialog from the visitor center film featuring Jack Lord. Our friends knew the shortcuts to different buildings, the best views, and the best places to park. The parking was definitely a key thing for the Grand Illumination at Christmas. It was rather chilly out!
December 11, 2025
We hadn't been to Colonial Williamsburg in a number of years. Since we were in the area for almost three weeks, we purchased an annual pass (Black Friday sale - 1/2 price). Visiting is more appealing when you can spread out the walking over several days as opposed to trying to see it all in a single day.
The creativity in the Christmas wreaths was fun to see. The tradesmen often incorporated their trade into the wreath decorations. Enjoy!
