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wini · Post by **wini** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 10:52 am

My son just found out today he is off to Richmond, next Tuesday to work for a month,

As you see it is a very short time and most of it will be taken up with work.

What is there in Richmond or surrounds that is a MUST SEE in such a limited time.

Is there anyonewith any suggestions

wini

JustJean · Post by **JustJean** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 3:29 am

Hi wini

I feel so bad that no one has stopped by that knows a bit about Richmond, Virginia. Even though I'm in the states I've only passed through on my way going south or heading north and then it wasn't through the Richmond region. I did visit Williamsburg once which is well know for it's historical significance...early settlements...etc....oh and I think there is a Busch Gardens there (at least there was 30 some odd years ago

) where you could get free beer samples while enjoying the amusement park

I'm sure if you do a google search you'll be able to learn some about the area and what it has to offer a traveller.

Best wishes
Jean

wini · Post by **wini** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 7:37 am

Thanks Jean,

He left 12.05pm from Melbourne and gets to Washington at 10.30pm Tuesday night Washington time.

Driving to Richmond next day.
He has just found out he will be there until 18th December, back to Melbourne returning to Richmond on the 28th December for another 6 months so should have plenty of time to find out the places to see.

I must say he wasn't too sure about arriving Washington at night where a rental car will be waiting for him. He has never driven on the right side of the road before.
However, I am sure he will manage.

wini

JustJean · Post by **JustJean** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 2:26 pm

wini wrote:Thanks Jean,

He left 12.05pm from Melbourne and gets to Washington at 10.30pm Tuesday night Washington time.

Driving to Richmond next day.
He has just found out he will be there until 18th December, back to Melbourne returning to Richmond on the 28th December for another 6 months so should have plenty of time to find out the places to see.

I must say he wasn't too sure about arriving Washington at night where a rental car will be waiting for him. He has never driven on the right side of the road before.
However, I am sure he will manage.
wini

Hi wini

Well I hope he has safe travels. I'm sure he will be exhausted tonight! I guess he'll be celebrating his first Thanksgiving holiday then on Thursday ! Hope he gets a nice turkey dinner somewhere

Let's hope the driving goes well.....

. I guess that ability comes naturally to some...but on my first visit to the UK earlier this year I was quite glad to be the passenger

Best wishes
Jean

Post by **marilyn morning** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 3:00 pm

Hi Wini,

I'm sure your son will do just fine. The good news is he's landing at the best possible time to drive in Washington, DC. He may be interested in visting Williamsburg, VA, which is a hop skip and a jump away from Busch Gardens.

If I can land in Scotland and rent a car, then jump on the highway driving on the opposite side of the road, everyone can. Even Jean

Regards
Marilyn

JustJean · Post by **JustJean** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 5:04 pm

methinks some things are best left untested

sporran · Post by **sporran** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 5:51 pm

Hello Jean,

after the jumpiness you demonstrated in the passenger seat, I was quite glad not to take up your offer of driving my car!

Regards,

John

Post by **SarahND** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 5:53 pm

marilyn morning wrote:If I can land in Scotland and rent a car, then jump on the highway driving on the opposite side of the road, everyone can. Even Jean

It's just soooo tempting to start into a roundabout going the wrong way

heh heh

Post by **marilyn morning** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 6:16 pm

Hello Jean,

after the jumpiness you demonstrated in the passenger seat, I was quite glad not to take up your offer of driving my car!

Regards,

John

Hi John

Jean justs needs a few more driving lessons in Boston and she'll be allset for her next visit to Scotland. If you manage your way through Boston streets, you can drive anywhere

Sarah,

The roundabouts were much better then redlights and at least we didn't get stuck going round and round, as Chevy Chase did in the movie "Christmas Vacation"

Regards
Marilyn

Post by **SarahND** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 6:25 pm

marilyn morning wrote:The roundabouts were much better then redlights and at least we didn't get stuck going round and round, as Chevy Chase did in the movie "Christmas Vacation"

I'm a big fan of roundabouts, especially when you are unsure of where you are going... I think my record is about 3 times around before finding the right road

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