Summer Time in Richmond

Heat... humidity.. that's Richmond from about June through October! But it's really a nice time of the year. I love to walk around Monument Ave and the Fan and some of the nearby parks. What I love most about Richmond in the summer are the sounds of the crickets and the bull frogs, and the smells of boxwood and magnolias which frolic in the landscape of the city. The magnolia trees give out a wonderful smell, in particular. They deck the streets with the most fragrant of blossoms.

This is what our Magnolias look like:

An Old Greek Revival Home on Franklin Street

A church on a steamy moonlight night

A typical Richmond house from the 19th Century

Many Richmonders grow palm trees in the front or back yards as well as elephant ears.

A University of Richmond garden in full bloom

More Magnolia trees for the eyes

Some Kudzu at Hollywood Cemetery

The River Walk Downtown

I enjoy a steamy stroll down any Richmond thoroughfare. Summers in Richmond are under starry skies with lots of fun things to do. I plan to take more pictures of the city soon.

Comments

Lee Jackson Day Weekend- Lexington VA!

Although the Commonwealth of Virginia sadly no longer recognizes Lee-Jackson Day Weekend, many Virginians still honor and celebrate it. Here are a just a few shots from Lee-Jackson Day weekend in Lexington ! There was an awesome parade we did through downtown Lexington , which was preceeded by a memorial service at Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. I marched with a large group of close to 100 people, and many spectators on the street waved and said "God Bless, Y'all!" to us. We got almost all positive feedback and encouragement. The town itself is run by liberals, but many that live there are not on that side , and are real patriots. I enjoyed walking through Lexington, I haven't been there in many many years. On my way back, I stopped at the Depot Grille in Staunton, Virginia- a fun restaurant which was converted from an actual railroad depot. My waitress was a doll. The weather was chilly, but bearable. It was a fun time overall ! ...

The Wayside Inn, Winchester, The Mountains, and Merry Thanksmas

I had to pick up my sister in Leesburg early for Thanksgiving, so I decided to stay at the Wayside Inn located in Middletown, Virginia, near Winchester. This gave me an option outside of "nova" and a chance to breathe. I have stayed there a few times before and it's like staying in a living museum. I had a slight falling out with the management over my bookings, but we have made ammends. They no longer have independent live music, but instead have weekend bluegrass jams. I love the history and the ambiance. This time I stayed in the Jubal Early room- the room once occupied by Confederate General Jubal Early. It was one of the rooms in the hotel that has the least amount of "ghost" activity, however, I felt a little odd , as just my sister and I and two other guests were there the entire night. On my side of the hotel, no guests had arrived and the room across the hall was unoccupied.. The entire side of my hotel was empty! I did hear some strange things, su...

Reddish Fall

MAGA RED!

Meade Skelton Photo Blog

Search This Blog