Washington DC March 2017

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March 11, 2017
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Friday, March 10, 2017 at 9:06 PM
🌙 7 °C
Altitude: 246 m
United States Homer (historical)34.26507, -85.889134°15’54” N 85°53’21” W
Driving to pick up Papa
March 10, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 7 °C
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Day 1
Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 6:38 AM
☀️ 2 °C
Altitude: 190 m
United States Irondale Branch 34.9715, -85.7309734°58’17” N 85°43’51” W
Headed to Washington
March 11, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 2 °C
We left right on time 6:30 am. Whew!
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Day 1
Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 6:39 PM
🌙 3 °C
Altitude: 154 m
United States Gordonsville 38.14522, -78.1836638°8’43” N 78°11’1” W
Monticello
March 11, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 3 °C
We made it to Thomas Jefferson's home with just enough time to tour the house and gardens. Clara's favorite thing was exploring the rooms of the house. Papa liked Mulberry Row which featured how slaves made nails, smoked meat, and gardened. Myla liked the bedroom furniture and Millie liked the cellars. Mom enjoyed Jefferson's duplicate letter invention and Dad marveled at the 7 day clock on a 6 day wall. An engineering oops.Read more
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Day 2
Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 8:29 PM
🌙 1 °C
Altitude: 44 m
United States East Arlington (historical)38.86696, -77.0725638°52’1” N 77°4’21” W
National Holocaust Memorial Museum
March 12, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 1 °C
A sobering event for all of us. We all leaned more about the magnitude of this tragedy and have a new appreciation for the enormous needless suffering. The girls and Papa were surprised at the sheer size of the gas chambers. Mom and Dad never realized the US would not harbor Jewish survivors. The children's exibit telling the story through " Daniels Diary" was especially well done. We all liked the identification cards given at the start of the exibit.Read more
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Day 2
Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 9:06 PM
🌙 0 °C
Altitude: 47 m
United States East Arlington (historical)38.867, -77.0726838°52’1” N 77°4’22” W
National American History Museum
March 12, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 0 °C
We divided amd conquered this crowded gem. Clara and Mom did the speed tour through almost all the exiibits. Dad, Papa. Myla, and Millie took a more leisurely approach spending a good bit of time in Power Machinery Exibit. All the girls liked the First Ladies gowns and china. The whole crew enjoyed the Star Spangled Banner Exibit with the flag that inspired our national anthem. No trip to this museum is complete without viewing Dorothy's Red Slippers.Read more
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Day 2
Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 9:14 PM
🌙 0 °C
Altitude: 44 m
United States East Arlington (historical)38.86699, -77.0725938°52’1” N 77°4’21” W
National Monuments and Memorials
March 12, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 0 °C
We took a chilly but beautiful stroll along the reflection pond to the Lincoln Memorial which was Dad and Millie's favorite of the day. Clara loved the Washington Monument. Mom liked the new World War II Memorial and Myla liked the soldiers at the Korean War Memorial. Of course the squirrels. ducks and bagpipe player were big hits! Our trip planner found the perfect sign near by.Read more
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Day 3
Monday, March 13, 2017 at 6:25 PM
☁️ 3 °C
Altitude: 44 m
United States East Arlington (historical)38.86695, -77.0725538°52’1” N 77°4’21” W
International Spy Museum
March 13, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 3 °C
This was Myla's DC must do and she thoroughly enjoyed it. Myla and Millie completed a Harry Potter spy guide. Millie liked hanging on the bar like James Bond would do. Check out the disguises of Papa and Dad. Mom had fun helping them create their undercover get up.Read more
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Day 3
Monday, March 13, 2017 at 7:53 PM
☁️ 1 °C
Altitude: 44 m
United States East Arlington (historical)38.86695, -77.0725538°52’1” N 77°4’21” W
National Archives Musuem
March 13, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 1 °C
Our expert planner planned a timed entry to see our historical documents. We quickly found out what happens when someone other than us snapped a photo. We alll liked the exhibit explaining the Bill of Rights and Admendments. Clara liked the Declaration of Independence. Myla reseasched our family tree in the learning center.Read more
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Day 3
Monday, March 13, 2017 at 10:54 PM
🌫 0 °C
Altitude: 47 m
United States East Arlington (historical)38.867, -77.0726838°52’1” N 77°4’22” W
Cherry "Buds" around the Tidal Basin
March 13, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌫 0 °C
The Spring Break cold snap slowed the Cherry Tree Bloom so we enjoyed the pink buds instead. Myla and Millie searched hard for the Indicator Tree but no luck. We opted to skip the paddle boats due to the chilly temperature and walk instead. Mom and Dad took a picture in the same spot as the infamous "Pregnancy photo" 12 years ago. Check out the Weather Channel Truck getting ready to film the snow storm.Read more
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Day 3
Monday, March 13, 2017 at 11:00 PM
🌫 0 °C
Altitude: 47 m
United States East Arlington (historical)38.867, -77.0726838°52’1” N 77°4’22” W
Jefferson Memorial
March 13, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌫 0 °C
This was one of Clara and Dad's favorite memorials. Papa pointed out all the architectural featues and Dad made sure everyone read Jefferson's quotes. We learned the "dirt" on the monument was biofilm which was a mixture of fungi and mold.Read more
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Day 4
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 6:57 PM
❄️ 0 °C
Altitude: 44 m
United States East Arlington (historical)38.86695, -77.0725538°52’1” N 77°4’21” W
Roosevelt Memorial
March 14, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ❄️ 0 °C
One of Mom, Dad, Papa, and Clara's favorite memorials was this meandering beauty. I think it speaks to our Tenessee Valley heritage. Roosevelt"s dog "Fala" was almost attacked by a local pooch which was quite funny.Read more
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Day 4
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 7:03 PM
❄️ 0 °C
Altitude: 44 m
United States East Arlington (historical)38.86695, -77.0725538°52’1” N 77°4’21” W
Martin Luther King Memorial
March 14, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ❄️ 0 °C
This was Millie's jam! Her knowlege of MLK helped her really enjoy this memorial. We had fun at the exit watching her read every quote. Then we wraped up the day with some silly photos.
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Day 4
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 7:25 PM
❄️ 0 °C
Altitude: 44 m
United States East Arlington (historical)38.86697, -77.0725738°52’1” N 77°4’21” W
It's snowing!
March 14, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ❄️ 0 °C
The girls were beside themselves with the prospect of snow and Mother Nature did not dissappont. We met Myla's friend Olivia at the Washington Monument to play play play. They built 2 snowmen "Trump and Ivanka" hoping they would make it on TV. Turns out many tourists took their picture between the snowmen. The adults just tried to huddle up close to the memorial to stay warm. Dad was a trooper and helped gather snow for the snowmen. It was beautiful to see the National Mall in white.Read more
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Day 4
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 7:39 PM
❄️ 0 °C
Altitude: 44 m
United States East Arlington (historical)38.86691, -77.0725938°52’1” N 77°4’21” W
United States Capitol
March 14, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ❄️ 0 °C
Our pre-arranged private Capitol tour with Congressman Rogers office was awesome. Debby, our guide, made the most of our 2.5 hour tour. At one point Milie tried to sit down..Debby quickly told her "no time for sitting." She took us to both the House and Senate Galleries, the Visitor's Center, the Rotunda, the Statues Hall, the underground train and so much more. We got to see the Senate in session which was only Senator Durbin talking about TrumpCare for CSpann. So interesting! This was a real highlight of the trip.Read more
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Day 4
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 7:47 PM
❄️ 0 °C
Altitude: 44 m
United States East Arlington (historical)38.86697, -77.0725738°52’1” N 77°4’21” W
Library of Congress
March 14, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ❄️ 0 °C
Clara was geeked out about this stop but a wee bit disappointed you could not actually touch the books. The Jefferson Book Collection was her favorite. The gift shop consumed alot of our time here. What can we say, book nerd sovineers are cool.Read more
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Day 7
Friday, March 17, 2017 at 8:03 PM
☁️ 9 °C
Altitude: 31 m
United States Skipwith Farms 37.29821, -76.7207237°17’54” N 76°43’15” W
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
March 17, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
This was Myla's favorite museum. She enjoyed the insect lab, evolution of man, and gem stone exhibits. Millie loved all the interactive kiosks and the Mummy exhbit. Clara was impressed by the teen hands on exibit and all the cool specimens you could see under a microscope. Mom liked the deep ocean exibit. Papa was still a fan of the Hope Diamond. We spent the entire day exploring!Read more
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Day 7
Friday, March 17, 2017 at 9:10 PM
☁️ 8 °C
Altitude: 27 m
United States Plantation Heights 37.2991, -76.7185137°17’57” N 76°43’7” W
The Whitehouse
March 17, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
We made a bone chilling trek to the Whitehouse our last day in Washington. The wind was brutal but it was worth it. We made our way around the Treasury Department to the front lawn past lots of security. Papa recognized the outdoor latern right off the bat. The house was beatiful against the snowy backdrop.Read more
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Day 7
Friday, March 17, 2017 at 9:21 PM
☁️ 8 °C
Altitude: 27 m
United States Plantation Heights 37.29905, -76.7184137°17’57” N 76°43’6” W
Colonial Williamsburg Day 1
March 17, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Our first day was quite cold which limited the crowds- a real plus. All the houses had fires going and even outdoor fire pits. Joe really liked all the craftsmen who were in apprenticeship programs. Papa appreciated the Lady's Maid that led our tour through the Governor's Palace. She had a flare for drama.Read more
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Day 7
Friday, March 17, 2017 at 9:32 PM
☁️ 8 °C
Altitude: 27 m
United States Plantation Heights 37.29905, -76.7184237°17’57” N 76°43’6” W
Colonial Williamsburg Day 2
March 17, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
It warmed up and the girls enjoyed it! Clara liked the Wythe House, our traditional colonial meal, and the British troop parade. Myla liked all the shoppes and of course the heirloom chickens. Millie enjoyed the childrens science experiments. Everyone watched an outdoor play about the life of Caroline Hershey, first female astonomer. Papa loved the Brick Maker craftsman. Who knew bricks turn red during the hardening process not because of red clay! Check out the baby lambs born the night before.Read more
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Day 8
Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 5:33 PM
☀️ 20 °C
Altitude: 220 m
United States Peak Ridge 35.3421, -84.7523935°20’32” N 84°45’9” W
Home Sweet Home
March 18, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We drove 9 hours to Papa"s house then another 4 hours home. A long travel day but worth it to have a recovery day before school and work. Everyone agreed this waa a fantastic trip-- jam packed with wonderful experiences and memories.Read more
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Trip end
March 18, 2017