A Trip On The James River

There's something very peaceful about being on the water, be it the ocean, a lake or a river. Recently four of us gal pals went on a paddle boat trip down the James River here in Virginia. Let me take you along on our trip....


This is The City of Fredricksburg paddle boat, docked at Rockett's Landing in Richmond. I didn't have a picture of it so I hope they don't mind me borrowing this shot off their website.

The rest of these pictures are mine, y'all.  It was a gorgeous day, just right for relaxing

There was no other traffic on the river, but we did see a tugboat sitting at one industrial site.

I saw some turtles sitting on logs but didn't get a picture. I did get this picture of an eagle!!

He never would look my way!!

And, we went under the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge.

The Captain turned the boat around for the return trip at the home of Jimmy Dean (famous for his music and his sausage!) Planted flowers spell out his initials.

Jimmy's grave is just right of the flag in the above picture. His tombstone is a baby grand piano.

This is Drewry's Bluff, the site of an important Civil War battle.

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And, we traveled slowly back up the river, listening to '70s music and enjoying the out-of-doors.

I am linking today with Outdoors Wednesday

and Wild Bird Wednesday