J's Forest School off-shoot up at Robious Landing on the James River, swollen from recent tropical rainfall and muggy and creepery as a result.
We watched rowers train on the river, painted clouds (pic) and checked out the wildlife on offer - we saw a non 'fake' woodpecker, heron and an almost drowning young labrador. Made mulch soup with some little girls in the playground and talked snakes with the park ranger...
For a more historical perspective check out the role of Prince William the III.
