We’re home from our D.C. trip and still trying to catch up on sleep (and laundry). We had a good time and I’m happy we could share this experience with my parents and sister.
We definitely gave our best effort seeing and doing as much as we could in the 5 full days we were there. I think we walked about a million and a half miles. Our favorites were the Air and Space Museum, changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns, eating at Old Ebbitts, the night bus tour, resting our feet in the fountain at the Sculpture Garden, and the National Archives.
Our main reason for going to D.C. was for the Restoring Honor Rally. It was amazing to see so many people gathered in one location. There are many estimates, but I think the most accurate is 500,000 people who attended (in fact there might have been that many in the subway we were on). It wasn’t a political rally, it was an opportunity to be reminded that our country will change for the better if the citizens turn back to God and exercise faith, hope, and charity. Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, and Alveda King were the main speakers. While I was unable to hear parts of the speeches, it was an honor just to be there and take part in this historic event.
We were happy to get home to Caleb and Daisy on Monday night. We missed them both so much.
7 comments:
glad you made it home safe! it is an amazing place to be, i miss being able to go there...
reltr--a red neck house salesman...
Sounds like a nice time:)
Night Bus Tour in the summer is a must! It's also a great way to see most of the monuments in one night. Glad you had fun!
Libby
Libby, seeing the Lincoln Monument at night was awesome. Much better than in the daytime!
wow i almost posted the same thing as my mom.
was it crazy hot? i remember when we went to Arlington it was nasty hot and the poor soldiers had sweat dripping down their noses. it was the first time i ever noticed my back sweating.....
The photos look incredible!
That is awesome! It looks a little claustophobic but great. I love DC. We toured a lot at night and it is breathtaking. I am glad you had fun.
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