These three days were really amazing. We went to Busch Gardens, VA beach and Williamsburg. It's an eye-feasting trip, with different sights to see, different food to taste and different stories to hear.
Busch Gardens. Xiaoxi and I stayed together the whole day. We tried a lot of exciting rides, yet we missed some of them 'cause she thought they were too scary. I told her to scream when she got really terrified so that she wouldn't be dizzy or uncomfortable--that's my experience,haha-- anyway, I persuaded or "forced" her to tried some, since she never experienced any of those rides before. But, when we were waiting "the big bad wolf", the sooner our turn was, the more scared she was, so at last we decided to give up. I remembered very clearly that when we decided to go, a man standing behind us sighed "oh, man!". Yeah, it's a pity, but anyway, we indeed had a great time!
After five in the afternoon, we went to the beach. When we reached there, it's around seven. Everything was just amazing! I stood in the balcony and looked at the ocean, lost in thought. I couldn't find a better thing to see at that time. The next day, everybody went to the beach and enjoyed the sea. I really didn't wanna be exposed to the sunshine for a long time, so I went to the stores opposite our hotel. I liked that "Christmas Mouse" very much, 'cause it had lots of very tiny and exquisite stuff. I bought some for my cousins. Hope they like them. At half past seven, I went to the beach and it was really great. I'd been to the seaside in China many times, but this one was different. I didn't know why. And I saw many kids playing with their parents on the beach. They're very cute and lovely.
Williamsburg. We arrived there at noon today. It's an old town which is full of ancient buildings and stores. Many people who worked there wore the ancient clothes to attract the visitors, maybe. I felt that we were in a movie. I went to William and Mary College first, 'cause I'd heard it before. It's not as large and beautiful as I thought and I didn't like the atmosphere very much. But anyway it's a great college with a good reputation. Then Mat took us to walk around the town and we even went into several stores, which were decorated exactly as the colonial period.
One of the store owners talked really fast and I couldn't quite catch him. In short, Williamsburg wasn't big and the lifestyle there was pretty relaxing and casual.
p.s. Things have turned more smoothly these days. I found it much easier to buy things in the stores and supermarkets, say hi to people walking past by and paying the bill in the restaurant. I even had a chance to chat with a waiter. It's really great!
Comments (2)
I'm happy that you are finding it easier to get out and do things on your own. That's a very exciting experience. I remember one time when my dad sent me on a "mission" (it was only to a store within walking distance) to get some "supplies" (food) for dinner. We were actually on a vacation so I didn't know the area and I think that was one of the coolest times because I felt like whatever happened was on me. You obviously have had much greater adventures than that but I can relate.
I never understood the Christmas Mouse store. I suppose it is interesting to look at all the ornaments and figurines but Christmas is only one day per year.
Posted by Matt | July 24, 2007 9:10 PM
Posted on July 24, 2007 21:10
I missed most of the rides in Busch garden because some of them are really not of my type and i still have fun without those rides:) It is a great pity that i had not got the chance to spend days with you on the beach. I miss you these days ,haha
Posted by xiaowang | July 25, 2007 1:48 AM
Posted on July 25, 2007 01:48