Heading South to Williamsburg

We set off to Williamsburg, visiting the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden at Richmond on our way.  

Many of the flowers are over now and others were looking sad in the extreme heat.   This one, in a shady place, was an exception.. I am not sure if it is another variety of autumn crocus or a different bulb, no leaves.

Some of the roses were still blooming remarkably well..

In the orchid house and adjacent butterfly house, there were many colorful beauties..

We also saw beautiful butterflies flying free in the gardens..

At Williamsburg we arrived in time to see the Fife and Drum band and 'General Lafeyette addressing his troops..

We had dinner in 18thcentury style at the Kings Arms..

We were entertained by musicians and a local 'doctor' who offered to provide medical advice and treatment for a small fee..

It was getting dark as we headed back to the hotel..