A Walk Along the James River

It was with a great deal of enthusiasm that we drove to central Virginia to visit our family for Christmas. We haven’t been there - for Christmas - since 2019 because of the pandemic. So it was so nice to do all the traditional things we always did. One of those things included a drive to the “cabin” on the James River and a crazy eight circle walk around the property. We do this every time we visit, but it’s always different at this time of the year. The landscape and color is so different, but the walk and the steep inclines remain the same. It’s also a great stress test. If you can walk this path you must be okay! It’s just so scenic and picturesque there - and so very quiet compared to our usual environs. Every time we come another project is being worked on. This time more trees are being planted so as to hide the view of the nearest neighbors - who are some distance away. The road to the “cabin” is wide enough for one car and quite deserted when you turn off the Main Street, off another Main Street. This land has been occupied since the 1700’s with proof of Washington’s army activities near the site during the revolutionary war. And through the years evidence has been found for a variety of curiosities. I’m not sure I’d want to stay there at night. My husband and I prefer being in the land of the living. But it is always a wonderful visit.