When we arrived at the Yorktown Visitors Center, we were eager to fuel up on some snacks before we engaged in the history that surrounded us. We did get to hear a wonderful park ranger, Linda, tell us all about the logistics and significance of the Battle of Yorktown in 1781 as we walked around a small portion of the battlefield. We began to realize how the American victory there was gained through good fortune as well as good strategy, and were happy to learn about some of the characters involved. Inside, we watched a video that reinforced many of those same important lessons. Some girls may have used the 15 minute movie for a catnap, but we're not naming names...
After another delicious picnic lunch, we headed back to Williamsburg. Quickly, however, we found a diversion - a Ben & Jerry's. The ice cream revitalized us even more than the lunch did, and we powered through the return trip quickly. The girls are doing a great job biking safely, supporting each other and keeping really positive attitudes. We're so proud of them!
Today's biking left the girls pretty tired, so when we got back, we chilled out for a while. Some girls got an early start on today's journals, others pretended they were in Florida and did some suntanning (with lots of sunscreen, of course), and a few returned to the Colonial Williamsburg area for yet more shopping. We're dining in this evening, and then attending a witch trial...Hopefully, none of our own will be accused!
Some of the girls biking on the Colonial Parkway.
A cannon at the site of the Battle of Yorktown.
Christine and Hailey listen intently to Linda as she talks about the details of the battle.
The group prepares to depart from Yorktown.
Wow the weather looks as nice there as it is here. I would love to hear about Williamsburg as my husband expressed interest in stopping there this summer. Great job on keeping up with everyone while biking!
ReplyDeleteWhere is the place in the first picture? Is that the new part of Yorktown? Y'all look good on the bikes. I hope you're loving every minute of one of my favorite Project Term experiences.
ReplyDeleteThe kids on the farm are having a great time milking the goats and cows, or as one of them says, milk goating. They've become quite good at it. They've also made bread, butter, and cheese, although the cheese they made won't finish ripening for awhile longer. Now they are preparing the garden beds so that they can be planted with vegetables soon.