How amazing to me that
I have traveled up and down the Route 13 corridor of the Eastern Shore of
Virginia since 1993 and I never slowed down my pace enough to truly
"see" what is around me. I am embarrassed to admit to myself that I
was too much in a hurry to stop and explore. The Eastern Shore is worthy
of exploration! My fellow adventurer (my husband, Rob) and I split up our
trip into two parts. I must say, now that I am officially an entrepreneur, I am
doing things my way and taking the time to stop and breathe. The first
week in the capacity of writer and speaker of Nouveau Papillon, LLC, we decided
to spend 3 nights and 4 days at a B&B in Cape Charles. The Kings
Creek Inn is truly a traveler's inn. The 1746 Colonial plantation
overlooks the Chesapeake Bay where the sun sets beautifully shimmering its
oranges and yellows over the vastness of the water. Dawn, the Innkeeper,
and her great staff, make you feel as if you are a friend just coming to visit.
As in the days of old, not only can you secure a comfortable bed for the
night, but a gourmet dinner to boot! The food served in the Bunbary
dining room is worthy of any 5 star restaurant around. I would highly
recommend a visit. (www.kingscreekinn.com). All rooms are gorgeous
but we loved the Mary Suite! Cape Charles itself is very quaint. In
1884, Cape Charles was developed as a planned community for railroad and ferry
interests which slowly dissipated and thus led to the fading away of
many of the residents and businesses. Today people are coming back and
creating an artsy community of great galleries, coffee shop, restaurants with a
location overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. Do you like antiquing?
From big antique malls to small boutiques, you can spend a whole day lost
in yesterday. While visiting the Eastern Shore, don't forget to travel to
Chincoteanque and Wassateague Island. Well worth the visit to see the
wild ponies and pick up some conch shells so the echo of the waves is
always a finger tip away.
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