Nice day in the city of Richmond, started it off with a visit to the South of the James Market. Not sure how long it runs (will check on that) but it was up and running today. Lots of food booths and other items for sale, live music of course, and a big crowd bundled up in the morning chill. Of course there were a number of good food trucks. Food trucks are a big thing in Richmond (in a lot of places around the US as well, but just seem to be even more popular here) and I have had some really amazing food from a number of them. I liked this one, as it was pretty colorful.
Later in the afternoon, made a drive to Maymont Park. I love going there, in fact just wish I could go even more than I do. Always lots to see there, such as the Japanese Gardens seen at left. Lots of animals to see there as well, and many interesting types; wild animals, farm animals, and speaking of wild animals they even have at least three Bison. The old house there is something to see over the holidays, it is also a great site for a number of special events during the year, and can't beat it as a great place to see the end of Fall. Colors are certainly past peak in the Richmond area, but there is still a lot of beauty out there right now.
I also made a stop at Byrd Park, is seen here, it is a WWI memorial and has a number of bells in its tower. Byrd Park is real close to Maymont, and it has a number of lakes there in addition to this tower. Like with Maymont, there are a number of events held there throughout the year.
At the end of the day went to Carytown to Galaxy Diner. I had read some reviews of the place, and a friend of mine told me it was just ok. Just ok hardly, really enjoyed the food there, and was real happy with $1.50 PBR drafts. Both the servers and the customers are real interesting, seems to be a popular place with VCU students, and locals, plus a number of interesting people there. Seems to be a great place to go when you have tattoos...which I don't, but think they can be pretty neat. Carytown is an interesting place, I am not much of a shopper, and certainly no foodie, but like those "Diner, Drive-Ins and Dives" sort of places, and this one would be a real pick for that show in my opinion. Enjoyed my visit there, enjoyed the food, and I will be back.
While this was a sunny cold day, with another to come tomorrow, I really enjoyed it, and am looking forward to a fun day tomorrow as we celebrate Beer Week in Richmond at the 17th Street Farmers Market.
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