Richmond (Photos)

First stop of the day, after looking for parking for 30 minutes, was the Museum of the Confederacy and the White House. No pictures allowed in the White House. The tour is cool - lots of tidbits about things from 150 years ago. It is amazing to think about what we don't have to deal with that they did. Mosquitoes biting you while you sleep?

Got me a big one. And a racist one at that.

Elaine Benes would appreciate this flag.

Sherman Necktie

This did not go over well with the ladies in New Orleans.

Widows were supposed to wear this for a year...if I go, I hope Martha is sad but this is a bit much.

Confederates smuggled drugs in dolls. Awesome.

I'll let you guess what this was used for...

Here is a hint: it might have led to using this.

Wadley's lunch at Legend's Brewery. He suffered a massive heart attack shortly thereafter.

Next stop: Hollywood Cemetery (I took this while driving, so it is a bit crooked)

George Pickett's grave

JEB Stuart's grave - good man, JEB Stuart

John Tyler - lousy president, but overlooked as first VP to take over. No precedent for that until Tyler.

James Monroe - looks like he is in prison.

Jefferson Davis - I was trying to balance on the bottom of the monument and therefore look like I'm leaning on him. Much like the Confederates leaned on his leadership in the 1860s...

Driving down Monument Avenue - Robert E. Lee

And Stonewall Jackson

And this minivan driving with both doors open. I think this is the latest trend in minvaning.

After a nap, it was time for Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball!

Featuring Hillbilly Horseshoes which involved throwing toilet seats onto plungers. That right there is culture.

Typical 80-year old man in a crown and cape selling peanuts at a minor league baseball game. Nothing to see here.