Stroll around Staunton

We're on spring break right now, a glorious 11 days between Quarter 3 and Quarter 4.

Some of my classmates went to India. Or Spain. Or Swedan. Or Miami.

I went to Staunton. About 45 minutes west of Charlottesville, this sleepy town plays host to the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Mary Balwin College, and a vast assortment of brunch spots.

It's a pretty cool little day trip. (Although... don't go on Sunday, my friends, unless you want to look longing in the closed bookstore and the nifty Pen and Paper Shop, picture above.)

I liked all the signs.

Some were whimsical ...

(And unfortunately, this ice cream shop was closed, too.)

... others transported us back to 1950 ...

... or maybe 1975 ...

... hey, did you see the stained-glass bacon and egg??

No? Let's go in for a close-up...

Such silly, old-timey names, too:

And the architecture was interesting. If you like learning about the history of buildings, pick up an architecture brochure and map at the visitors center. It identifies noteworthy buildings all around downtown.

The last wacky thing we saw, before we were about to leave, is this humongous watering can. It must be a distant relative of the World's Largest Thimble, or something.

And look at the other side of the bridge – what's that rusted metal thing?

We had to find out.

Giant people-sized pots??