Tag: Norfolk
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Colonial Place, Norfolk, Virginia – One of our city’s quiet neighborhoods

A short article I wrote was published in our neighborhood newsletter this month. There are many things I appreciate about my neighborhood – easy water access with groomed walkways, historic homes, economic diversity and family friendliness. One highlight of Colonial Place and its sister neighborhood of Riverview is that they are quiet urban enclaves, free…
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Norfolk, not the one in England (Part II)

Spring – the time of year I’m reminded what a pleasure it is to live in a climate with four seasons. I don’t always live in a four-seasons climate. Deserts, sub-tropical and tropical climates have their beauty, but not the kind I see out my front door every spring (pictured at left). The crepe myrtle…
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Norfolk, not the one in England (Part I)

Early on in the history of willtravelwithkids, I checked the WordPress subject database for current blogs on Norfolk, Virginia. Norfolk, England kept popping up, with nary a notable mention of the newer city of Norfolk across the Atlantic. Norfolk, England looks lovely, but that’s not where I live. I live, for at least a few more…