Virginia Beach

Hi

Well, after getting thoroughly lost, we finally arrived at our hotel in Virginia Beach.  We were beginning to wonder if VB actually had a beach, but indeed it does.  It's typical Atlantic - miles long and straight but this town is old and the beachfront is well developed.  It has a wide beachfront walkfront and the morning I was out, full of walkers, joggers, and even a group of yummy mommies - young women, probably 15 in total jogging as a group with their baby carraiges out front. 

A few interesting differences - first we noticed all the aircraft overhead and it turns out this is the cornerstone of US Naval Aviation.  There is an outdoor museum along the beachfront which details the Naval Air Station Oceana and its role in training, starting in 1938 on to today's activities.    Every other few blocks there was a break in the blocks with interesting sculptures - one of neptune, for example, and also seashells, fish, and other displays every few blocks.  It makes for an interesting walk.

Another unusual aspect is ladybugs. I noticed one on my shoe, and then three more on my clothes.  Then I started to look and there are hundreds flying around, squashed on the ground, and all over the place. I've never experienced this before.  Of course , and  ladybugs  are used for natural pest control as they eat bugs, but it certainly is different to go for an oceanfront stroll and come back with ladybugs on my clothing. 

Off to buy a pedestrial/driving GPS.  No more getting lost.

Mahara