Vacation 2010
by Steve West on August 12, 2010
We took a real vacation this year albeit the travel was not a great distance. We packed up and went to Williamsburg, Va. It's a three-pronged vacation place that includes Busch Gardens amusement park, Water Country, USA and Colonial Williamsburg itself. We had mixed reactions to the Busch Gardens leg although the fireworks display while on a boat cruise was a nice capper to the evening. Lauren and I only went on one monster coaster, the Alpengeist, and she had her eyes closed the whole time but we rode several smaller rides.
The water park was a huge hit. There's a "river" that you're able to float in with a current that carries you along for 1500 yards of fountains and various other splashy things. You put on a life vest and just float along for as many trips as you like with no waiting. The kids loved it. We did a few tubing/rafting/toboggan rides and saw a diving show.
The third leg was a tour of the city and museums and art galleries and other sites with an 18th century feel. All transportation was provided and meals were superb when we went to restaurants that had colonial menus. The kids insisted on pizza one night which really bummed me out but whattya gonna do. Lauren's favorite memory was getting a souvenir tricorn hat. My favorite was the expression on Olivia's face after our sixth trip around the river circuit and her joyfully signing to me "more".
Five Replies to Vacation 2010
Steve West | August 12, 2010
I got what's called a "bounce pass" for each of us which gives you full access to all three attractions for a full week. I didn't stop to see William and Mary stuff but saw things from the bus. Not enough time for everything, I'm afraid.
Jackie Mason | August 13, 2010
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Scott Hardie | August 15, 2010
Sounds like a good trip. It's been forever since I was there.
It's nice for a theme park "ride" to allow you to just stay on endlessly without the need to get back in line, because a lot of kids need to ride certain attractions many times.
I bet the founding fathers would have loved pizza. There would be mozzarella stains all over the declaration of independence. Ben Franklin would have taken all of that moderation talk back if he tried some stuffed crust meat lovers.
Amy Austin | August 15, 2010
Lol...
It's been forever since I was there, too. Especially since I've never been.
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