Stories from the Trip, pt 2.

After arriving Sunday, we were tired.

Well, duh!

Anyway, we had a wonderful steak dinner prepared for us, and it was very yummy, and we sat around, talked and rested.

Monday, We finally got up and went to DC. We went to the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam, Korean, WWI, and WWII memorials. We saw the Washington Monument, and the reflecting pool. We also walked over and saw the White House. This was all very beautiful and nice, however, it was 95+ degrees outside. So, it wasn't very pleasant.

This took all afternoon to see it all. My boy did a wonderful job during all this, didn't really complain or anything. Though he did get tired and wanted to be carried a few times. After we left, we went back home for more delicious food. On the way, we saw Marine 1 headed to the White House. Now, I'm not completely positive how it works, but when the President goes to the White House, 3 helicopters fly in from different directions, and 1 lands and drops off and picks up the President.

Tuesday, We went back into DC, and drove past the Jefferson memorial and the Pentagon. We went to Arlington National cemetery. It was something else. We saw the changing of the guard and a special ceremony of them changing the wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier. Very touching experience.

After that, we saw some markers for the Shuttle accidents. Both of these really touched me as I have always liked the space program.

We left there and saw the Marine memorial. After that, we got lucky and got to see Air Force 1. We then went home to get ready for my nephews graduation.

We took several pictures of the sites. You may be able to see them on my yahoo photo's DC page. Then again you may not. From home, I can see them just fine, from work I have been having problems, so hopefully, you'll get to see them.... If you're interested.

More later