Water, Cherries and Space

June 17-22, 2018
Bull Run Regional Park Campground
Centreville, Virginia

After we left Springfield, Illinois we continued to drive east until we arrived in Virginia on Sunday.  The weather got hotter and more humid as we drove east.  Yesterday was so hot that after we ran a few errands we all went to the water park. 

Troy had a great time but I refused to go down the big slides or stand in the splash area while a large bucket dumped 500 gallons of water on me.









Today we went to pick cherries with Derek, Sarah and Sofia at the farm where they get their fruits and vegetables.  There were so many cherries on the trees that it was pretty easy picking.  Unfortunately the sweet cherries were done and today it was the tart cherries that were ripe.  We didn't eat while we picked but these cherries will make excellent jam.










After filling our buckets with cherries were were pleased to see the arrival of the tractor and wagons for the ride down the hill.

The farm had many activities that were popular with kids and a few things for the adults also.

Troy was trying to make a "corn angel" in this play pit filled with dry corn.











After enjoying a delicious crab cake lunch we went to the Air and Space Museum.  Luckily the severe weather passed by while we were inside.

Troy raced Dave up the three story ramp only to find when he got to the top that Dave took the elevator.  Troy thought that was cheating.  Dave thought it was smart.