Norfolk and Environs: 5 Wk Home Exchange - Mid Ap thru Mid May 2012
Apr 12th, 2012, 03:32 PM
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Norfolk and Environs: 5 Wk Home Exchange - Mid Ap thru Mid May 2012
We arrived two days ago from Southern Califronia via Southwest Airlines to begin our 26th home exchange, our first in Virginia and our first on the East Coast.
Our flight was comfortable enough, seats seemed to provide a bit more leg room than our recent Air Canada flight and boarding was easy. We had low numbers (A19 &20) so there was no problem finding two seats next to each other. The only minor problem was the guy sitting next to me who invaded my personal space first with his legs and his elbow so he could use his laptop. The leg he removed when I politely asked him, but the elbow nudging my shoulder continued all the way to Chicago, our only stop on-route to Norfolk,
Oddly enough or should I say politely enough, the second guy who boarded in Chicago was was easily one and a half times larger than the first guyand never bothered me at all. Oh well, you win some and you lose some or as Seinfield says it all balances out.
(once again, I warn that I am working with a small laptop (my home exchanger's) and I can't find the spell check or can I work the mouse easily!)
More to come. . .
Our flight was comfortable enough, seats seemed to provide a bit more leg room than our recent Air Canada flight and boarding was easy. We had low numbers (A19 &20) so there was no problem finding two seats next to each other. The only minor problem was the guy sitting next to me who invaded my personal space first with his legs and his elbow so he could use his laptop. The leg he removed when I politely asked him, but the elbow nudging my shoulder continued all the way to Chicago, our only stop on-route to Norfolk,
Oddly enough or should I say politely enough, the second guy who boarded in Chicago was was easily one and a half times larger than the first guyand never bothered me at all. Oh well, you win some and you lose some or as Seinfield says it all balances out.
(once again, I warn that I am working with a small laptop (my home exchanger's) and I can't find the spell check or can I work the mouse easily!)
More to come. . .
Apr 12th, 2012, 03:44 PM
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Our luggage was right on the carosol, no problems and the walk through Norfolk's very clean and new airport was easy. We found the Avis rental without a problem, however the small compact that we had arranged for last Dec was not available, they wanted to upgrade us to an SUV, not what we wanted at all. When they finally convinced us that the SUV was the only vehicle available, we reluctantly took it with the agreement they would drive to our home exchangers' home the next day and replace it.
Still on California time, we woke up past noon on Wed, Avis telephoned us a few times to make arrangements, deliver the compact; and we were now ready to do some food shopping, find a place for a very late lunch or probably an early dinner and begin settling in to our New home.
Still on California time, we woke up past noon on Wed, Avis telephoned us a few times to make arrangements, deliver the compact; and we were now ready to do some food shopping, find a place for a very late lunch or probably an early dinner and begin settling in to our New home.
Apr 12th, 2012, 03:51 PM
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Our home in Larchmont, is large and lovely, lots of small rooms and little cubby holes. It has a brick facade, looks about 100 years old, though in great shape and very pretty. It is a home with a great deal of character and filled with personal momentoes and years of living there. It's very pleasant. All the usual and important ammenities for home exchange are present like a washing machine, dryer and dishwasher and a large screen TV for N to watch sporting events. Also, a very nice personal library, so once again,I probably won't use my Kindle very much. My home exchanger appears to have similar reading tastes - a real plus, this does not often happen. We've been exchanging emails and they appear to be settling in to our home, too.
Apr 12th, 2012, 04:00 PM
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Yesterday, we hooked up our GPS and tried No Frills Restaurant for lunch, a popular eatery nearby, recommended highly by our Frommer's VA guide as well as, our home exchangers, S and A. I think we both had salads, can't remember now, but about $25 for the two of us. Server was very friendly, giving us lots of local tips and directions. But fatigue had set in a bit, so we probably missed essentials. However, I remembered HT as recommended by Birdie elsewhere on this board and we stopped there to do our first food shopping. It's a large pleasant market and on a whim, I punched in my home exchangers' tel no and we saved .73 on our purchases.
Apr 12th, 2012, 04:20 PM
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Today, was still cold for my California sensibilities, and I wore a heavy coat all day. We decided to visit Ghent, a gentrified historic district which has "lots of cafes and cute shops," per our exchangers. We walked up and down some very pretty streets, some with lovely blooming azelas, and lots of wood frame blgs which I am told some date back to the mid 1890s. A few remind me very much of mid western Minnesota architecture. Lots of frame and the lots are a bit closer together than Larchmont, though of course, I can only speak for what we saw today. Lots of pretty shrubbery, too. Also, many appear to be subdivided into apartment bldgs. We saw one apt building, probably early 20s that had a crenulated roof line.
We ended our day with a 4:30 lunch at the very popular so we were told, Pasha's Turkish restaurnt. We can't always be the best food guides on this forum, since we try our best to eat Vegan when possible. We had two sandwiches and soup - which set us back about $25. Mine was a black bean and kale; N had a red lentil patty. He liked his better than mine. Nothing wrong with them, just not great, but the place was attractive and people over the top friendly ,and locals give it high praise.
We ended our day with a 4:30 lunch at the very popular so we were told, Pasha's Turkish restaurnt. We can't always be the best food guides on this forum, since we try our best to eat Vegan when possible. We had two sandwiches and soup - which set us back about $25. Mine was a black bean and kale; N had a red lentil patty. He liked his better than mine. Nothing wrong with them, just not great, but the place was attractive and people over the top friendly ,and locals give it high praise.
Apr 12th, 2012, 06:01 PM
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Welcome!! Yes, it was a little chilly today but that can be normal for a mid-April day. This weekend should be gorgeous. I hope there are still some azaleas blooming in your neighborhood.
"I punched in my home exchangers' tel no and we saved .73 on our purchases."
Smart, smart lady. I should have thought of that when I warned you about the VIC card. Your home exchangers are going to wonder why they start receiving coupons for vegan items.
"I punched in my home exchangers' tel no and we saved .73 on our purchases."
Smart, smart lady. I should have thought of that when I warned you about the VIC card. Your home exchangers are going to wonder why they start receiving coupons for vegan items.
Apr 13th, 2012, 03:06 PM
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Thank you, Birdie. People are very friendly. Everyone we meet appears to be from some place else -- just like California.
The weather today was gorgeous, still cool, but sunny and clear; it was a perfect day to visit the absolutely beautiful Norfolk Botanical Gardens, originally planned as a Department of Public Works project during the Depression. It was probably a horrid time for many, but great projects like the wonderful hiking trails in Zion National Park were built then.
Puting America back to work in the 1930s left many the country many wonderful legacies. Norfolk's Botanican Garden is one of those places.
Admission fee is $9.00 and includes a free tram ride. The parking lot was filled, but once inside the vast gardens, it appears deserted. We took the 30 minute, narrated ride, saw tons of assorted pink, rose colored, purple and white azaleas, budding trees, tulips, irises, cherry blossoms, and lots of pretty shrubs and trees that will remain nameless. We rode over a stone bridge that was part of Norfolk's early history, passed waterways, and a swampy lake that must be laden with mosquitos come summertime.There is a pretty Japanese garden, too. And a row of sulptures of large figures of famous artists like Rmbrandt and Da Vinci. This particular part of the gardens is reminiscent of some of the great European country homes. (I believe the sculptor was Moses Ecziel - I probably have the name spelled wrong.) If I have not made it clear, I loved the gardens and enjoyed it very much.
Fearful of traffic jams, we left the gardens around 4 pm, but made it back home without too much trouble where we lunched on avocado sandwiches. Trivial observation: The avocados are so different from the ones we buy in California. The pit here is about the size of an apricot pit, whereas our local avocado pits are the size of an avocado.
The weather today was gorgeous, still cool, but sunny and clear; it was a perfect day to visit the absolutely beautiful Norfolk Botanical Gardens, originally planned as a Department of Public Works project during the Depression. It was probably a horrid time for many, but great projects like the wonderful hiking trails in Zion National Park were built then.
Puting America back to work in the 1930s left many the country many wonderful legacies. Norfolk's Botanican Garden is one of those places.
Admission fee is $9.00 and includes a free tram ride. The parking lot was filled, but once inside the vast gardens, it appears deserted. We took the 30 minute, narrated ride, saw tons of assorted pink, rose colored, purple and white azaleas, budding trees, tulips, irises, cherry blossoms, and lots of pretty shrubs and trees that will remain nameless. We rode over a stone bridge that was part of Norfolk's early history, passed waterways, and a swampy lake that must be laden with mosquitos come summertime.There is a pretty Japanese garden, too. And a row of sulptures of large figures of famous artists like Rmbrandt and Da Vinci. This particular part of the gardens is reminiscent of some of the great European country homes. (I believe the sculptor was Moses Ecziel - I probably have the name spelled wrong.) If I have not made it clear, I loved the gardens and enjoyed it very much.
Fearful of traffic jams, we left the gardens around 4 pm, but made it back home without too much trouble where we lunched on avocado sandwiches. Trivial observation: The avocados are so different from the ones we buy in California. The pit here is about the size of an apricot pit, whereas our local avocado pits are the size of an avocado.
Apr 13th, 2012, 03:15 PM
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We later walked over to Taste, a local sandwich, wine, speciality, gelato shop passing by some intersting homes along the way. I have decided our red brick house is a Federalist design. We saw some Arts and Crafts houses that would look perfectly at home in LA, a Greek Revival and many homes that had various additions added to them over their 100 odd year history, making them a mismash of early 20th century architecture and mid century. At Taste we overcame our mostly vegan diet to sample and split some very good gelato.
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annetti:
Glad your Southwest flight went well. I remember you posting a question about the seating.
It is great fun reading about your house exchange. It sounds like this is a good match.
Looking forward to more.
Sandy
Glad your Southwest flight went well. I remember you posting a question about the seating.
It is great fun reading about your house exchange. It sounds like this is a good match.
Looking forward to more.
Sandy
Apr 15th, 2012, 02:40 PM
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Yesterday, we visited the wonderful Chrysler Museum of Art, housed in an Italian Renaissance Bldg overlooking the Elizabeth River. There is a lovely view of the water from the foyer. When you enter the museum's main lobby you see an Italian Palazzo-- straight ahead are two stairways and above small windows and balconies, just right for a scene out of Romeo and Juliet. It's all done in a lovely white stone.
The museum is huge, contains 60 galleries. The galleries' paintings and sculptures are beautifully displayed along with small placards listing some information either about the artist, his/her career and some explanation of the painting. All very nicely done.
We elected to visit the American gallery, but ended up spending a great deal of time in the Impressionist room as well. Some names we were familiar with --others were names unknown to us. Lots of NY subjects, seldom seen in the LA County Museum of Art. Saw an interesting tavern scene by Franz Klein whom I always associated with abstract expressionism. I did not know the man could paint anything besides black and white swatches of paint. Just kidding, but I had never seen his earlier work before.
One patron remarked to me that Norfolk was lucky to have a museum like this - I have to agree it's a wonderful museum. Apparently, Walter Chrysler, the son of the founder of the chrysler was an avid collector, his wife a former Norfolk native, influenced his decision to place the museum here.
The museum was relatively uncrowded on a Sat and except for a children's family art session in the main foyer;itwas a quiet and relaxing way to spend the day. BTW, Admission is free!!
The museum is huge, contains 60 galleries. The galleries' paintings and sculptures are beautifully displayed along with small placards listing some information either about the artist, his/her career and some explanation of the painting. All very nicely done.
We elected to visit the American gallery, but ended up spending a great deal of time in the Impressionist room as well. Some names we were familiar with --others were names unknown to us. Lots of NY subjects, seldom seen in the LA County Museum of Art. Saw an interesting tavern scene by Franz Klein whom I always associated with abstract expressionism. I did not know the man could paint anything besides black and white swatches of paint. Just kidding, but I had never seen his earlier work before.
One patron remarked to me that Norfolk was lucky to have a museum like this - I have to agree it's a wonderful museum. Apparently, Walter Chrysler, the son of the founder of the chrysler was an avid collector, his wife a former Norfolk native, influenced his decision to place the museum here.
The museum was relatively uncrowded on a Sat and except for a children's family art session in the main foyer;itwas a quiet and relaxing way to spend the day. BTW, Admission is free!!
Apr 15th, 2012, 02:57 PM
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Today, we visited the Moses Myer House, also administered by the Chrysler museum. The website is a bit vague regarding its location. It appears to be next door, but in reality it is about a half mile away on Free Mason Street next to the McArthur Mall. It is only open Fri, Sa, and Sun from noon to 4pm. Like the Chrysler Museum the admission is free.We left a couple dollars donation.
The brick house was build in the late 1790s, Federalist Style, and has over 70% of its original furnishings, per the docent. You can do a self-guided tour or the docent is pleased to how you around. Other than two students who came to view the constumes, we were the only tourists visiting the house that day and had full attention from the docent. He knew a great deal about the house, the Jewish businessman and family that owned the house and was able to relate it to the history of the time.
It's been a long while since we've had a lesson in American history, not since jr high, I imagine. So often, we have been touring Europe and learning their history, which has been great of course, so this felt very different to us.
Although, we could not see the slave quarters, the twelve slaves lived in a small room above the kitchen which we did see. The fireplace was constantly burning fuel to feed the large family and all the guests and servants. The heat in the summer time must have been deplorable in that small room above the kitchen.
The brick house was build in the late 1790s, Federalist Style, and has over 70% of its original furnishings, per the docent. You can do a self-guided tour or the docent is pleased to how you around. Other than two students who came to view the constumes, we were the only tourists visiting the house that day and had full attention from the docent. He knew a great deal about the house, the Jewish businessman and family that owned the house and was able to relate it to the history of the time.
It's been a long while since we've had a lesson in American history, not since jr high, I imagine. So often, we have been touring Europe and learning their history, which has been great of course, so this felt very different to us.
Although, we could not see the slave quarters, the twelve slaves lived in a small room above the kitchen which we did see. The fireplace was constantly burning fuel to feed the large family and all the guests and servants. The heat in the summer time must have been deplorable in that small room above the kitchen.
Apr 16th, 2012, 07:53 AM
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Welcome to Norfolk, annetti!! I'm happy and relieved to hear it's working out well. The weather's certainly improved since your arrival and you are here at such a great time to appreciate the gardens.
Next week is Historical Garden Week in Virginia and each city offers tours of exquisite homes and gardens. If you google historic garden week virginia you should be able to find the various schedules.
My e-mail's on my profile if I can answer any questions for you. I don't often check the US board.
Next week is Historical Garden Week in Virginia and each city offers tours of exquisite homes and gardens. If you google historic garden week virginia you should be able to find the various schedules.
My e-mail's on my profile if I can answer any questions for you. I don't often check the US board.
Apr 16th, 2012, 04:45 PM
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Thanks, Judy. I'll have to check my dates - we're leaving for Charolottesville sometime next week. Some of our neighbors have flags up advertising the flower festival.
Yes, we are enjoying ourselves, almost a week and finding something different to do each day, and a few places like The Chrysler Museum worth visiting multiple times.
Yes, we are enjoying ourselves, almost a week and finding something different to do each day, and a few places like The Chrysler Museum worth visiting multiple times.
Apr 16th, 2012, 05:22 PM
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Today we visited the tiny city of Portsmouth,just across the Elizabeth River. You can take a ferry downtown Norfolk, or just set your GPS forPortsmouth North Landing Visitor's Center www.visitportsva.com and ask for a walking tour of Old Portsmouth as we did.
Our Frommers'tour book described the area as having a variety of different architectural styles, colonial, federal, victorian, greek revival,and Georgian. As usual we found it next to impossible to follow the map, so we just wandered around admiring some of the buildings. Some were in better repair than others, a few had medallions hanging outside the house telling you about their former lives, such as Gen Lafayette slept here or some other famous person from Colonial history. From what I could tell, most houses appear now to be private residences, occasionally serving as both home and business. There were quite a few "for rent" signs.
We later wandered down High Street where we were told that there were cafes and shops. It was Monday and perhaps that accounted for its bedraggled and under active street life. Some of the shops and storefronts were for rent. We finally settled on the most crowded restaurant, actually pleasant inside, real napkins and tablecloths, and surprisingly inexpensive, but very mediocre food, so I'll leave it nameless. Though, the waiter tried so hard, we overtipped him, not his fault the food was just okay.
We walked a bit more, saw our very first War Statue Commemorating the Confederate Soldiers lost in the Civil War. Ran into a TV newscaster who was trying to find some opinions on the proposed toll rd.
Stopped and had some tea at a coffee shop, talked with a man from Mississippi who gave us suggestions for visiting Virginia Beach.
Can't quite get my mind straight on how to visit this ocean resort if all one wants to do is stroll the concrete board walk. Anyone, able to set me straight?Not really interested in taking a dip in the sea, but it there are shells on the beach, it might be fun to walk on the beach itself as well as stroll the boardwalk.
Our Frommers'tour book described the area as having a variety of different architectural styles, colonial, federal, victorian, greek revival,and Georgian. As usual we found it next to impossible to follow the map, so we just wandered around admiring some of the buildings. Some were in better repair than others, a few had medallions hanging outside the house telling you about their former lives, such as Gen Lafayette slept here or some other famous person from Colonial history. From what I could tell, most houses appear now to be private residences, occasionally serving as both home and business. There were quite a few "for rent" signs.
We later wandered down High Street where we were told that there were cafes and shops. It was Monday and perhaps that accounted for its bedraggled and under active street life. Some of the shops and storefronts were for rent. We finally settled on the most crowded restaurant, actually pleasant inside, real napkins and tablecloths, and surprisingly inexpensive, but very mediocre food, so I'll leave it nameless. Though, the waiter tried so hard, we overtipped him, not his fault the food was just okay.
We walked a bit more, saw our very first War Statue Commemorating the Confederate Soldiers lost in the Civil War. Ran into a TV newscaster who was trying to find some opinions on the proposed toll rd.
Stopped and had some tea at a coffee shop, talked with a man from Mississippi who gave us suggestions for visiting Virginia Beach.
Can't quite get my mind straight on how to visit this ocean resort if all one wants to do is stroll the concrete board walk. Anyone, able to set me straight?Not really interested in taking a dip in the sea, but it there are shells on the beach, it might be fun to walk on the beach itself as well as stroll the boardwalk.
Apr 17th, 2012, 02:44 AM
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annetti, If you take 264 to Virginia Beach and follow it until it becomes 21st St, turn left on Pacific Avenue. At 25th St & Pacific is a large pay parking lot. You can walk the 1 block to the oceanfront and you are on the Boardwalk. If you turn left the boardwalk continues to 31st St. If you turn right, the boardwalk continues to 5th St.
On the way back to Norfolk, you may want to stop at the Contemporary Art Center. You would turn right at Parks Ave where 22nd St turns into 264 heading west.
Hope this makes sense. There are lots of restaurants along the boardwalk. I had lunch at the Hilton at 31st St with a vegan friend. They were able to amend something on the menu for him, though I don't recall what it was.
On the way back to Norfolk, you may want to stop at the Contemporary Art Center. You would turn right at Parks Ave where 22nd St turns into 264 heading west.
Hope this makes sense. There are lots of restaurants along the boardwalk. I had lunch at the Hilton at 31st St with a vegan friend. They were able to amend something on the menu for him, though I don't recall what it was.
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Thanks, Judy. We took your suggestion and parked at 25th and Pacific, only a block from the beach.
Perhaps, it was not the best day to visit Virginia Beach. Although the day was clear,sunny and in the low 80s, the wind was pretty ferocious. We walked a few blocks on the relatively unpeopled boardwalk, sometimes never passing a soul. The beach next to the boardwalk was white and sandy, very pretty-- similar to the Jersey Shore Beaches where our family summered when I was a child. The Atlantic, also has the same dank green olive color I remember so well. There were a few people on the beach sunning, but if there were swimmers I missed them.
The wind made me a bit wary about sunburn, and there were few places to avoid the sun. We ducked into the Hilton restaurant that Judy suggested above and looked around. Very pretty, but neither of us were quite ready for a meal.
The boardwalk and side streets are lined with hotels and motels; it must be an entirely different feel here in summer with the rooms booked, tourists, sunbathers, bicylcers, everywhere. Lot of usual tourist shops with the usual seaside souvenirs, salt water taffy, t-shirts, buckets, etc. My childhood paradise revisited. It felt a little newer but just like the Jersey Shore.
As we walked back to our car, we were accosted by at least 4 or 5 people who came out of their shops or restaurants to try to sell us something or invite us in.I have not seem this many hucksters for a long time.
In our rush to leave, we had forgotten that we planned a trip to Trader joes while in VB, but not a terrific loss (though it is a great place to buy wine) since we have 3 TJ's in striking distance in So Cal..
When I had queried Fodorites earlier about restaurants in Norfolk, a few people mentioned Azar's. We decided to try the one on 2000 Colley today. Arrived there around 4 or so. A mild scattering of people. N ordered a falafel and I ordered a Baba ghanouj (roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon juice) pita sandwich. N also ordered an extra salad. They were inexpensive, nothing really wrong, but my local Lebanese Mediterrean back home (gets a 27 in Zagatt) has spoiled us since it is so good. But, fine for an inexpensive meal.
Rain forecasted for tomorrow - may be thinking museums again. .
Perhaps, it was not the best day to visit Virginia Beach. Although the day was clear,sunny and in the low 80s, the wind was pretty ferocious. We walked a few blocks on the relatively unpeopled boardwalk, sometimes never passing a soul. The beach next to the boardwalk was white and sandy, very pretty-- similar to the Jersey Shore Beaches where our family summered when I was a child. The Atlantic, also has the same dank green olive color I remember so well. There were a few people on the beach sunning, but if there were swimmers I missed them.
The wind made me a bit wary about sunburn, and there were few places to avoid the sun. We ducked into the Hilton restaurant that Judy suggested above and looked around. Very pretty, but neither of us were quite ready for a meal.
The boardwalk and side streets are lined with hotels and motels; it must be an entirely different feel here in summer with the rooms booked, tourists, sunbathers, bicylcers, everywhere. Lot of usual tourist shops with the usual seaside souvenirs, salt water taffy, t-shirts, buckets, etc. My childhood paradise revisited. It felt a little newer but just like the Jersey Shore.
As we walked back to our car, we were accosted by at least 4 or 5 people who came out of their shops or restaurants to try to sell us something or invite us in.I have not seem this many hucksters for a long time.
In our rush to leave, we had forgotten that we planned a trip to Trader joes while in VB, but not a terrific loss (though it is a great place to buy wine) since we have 3 TJ's in striking distance in So Cal..
When I had queried Fodorites earlier about restaurants in Norfolk, a few people mentioned Azar's. We decided to try the one on 2000 Colley today. Arrived there around 4 or so. A mild scattering of people. N ordered a falafel and I ordered a Baba ghanouj (roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon juice) pita sandwich. N also ordered an extra salad. They were inexpensive, nothing really wrong, but my local Lebanese Mediterrean back home (gets a 27 in Zagatt) has spoiled us since it is so good. But, fine for an inexpensive meal.
Rain forecasted for tomorrow - may be thinking museums again. .
Apr 17th, 2012, 06:45 PM
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If you go back to VA Beach, annetti, go to the Aquarium:
http://www.virginiaaquarium.com/Pages/default.aspx
There is a nice level walk through the woods at First Landing State Park in VA Beach:
http://www.first-landing-state-park.org/index.html
First Landing is near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel. Have you thought about taking a drive across the Bay?
Believe it or not, Virginia Beach is the largest city in Virginia.
http://www.virginiaaquarium.com/Pages/default.aspx
There is a nice level walk through the woods at First Landing State Park in VA Beach:
http://www.first-landing-state-park.org/index.html
First Landing is near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel. Have you thought about taking a drive across the Bay?
Believe it or not, Virginia Beach is the largest city in Virginia.
Apr 18th, 2012, 06:00 AM
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If you get back to Virginia Beach, my husband was there last night and said he had a fabulous dinner at Zoe's.
http://www.zoesvb.com/
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