United StatesAlabamaDeKalb CountyHomer (historical)34°15’54” N 85°53’21” W
March 10, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 7 °C
United StatesAlabamaJackson CountyBridgeportIrondale Branch34°58’17” N 85°43’51” W
March 11, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 2 °C
We left right on time 6:30 am. Whew!
United StatesVirginiaOrange CountyGordonsville38°8’43” N 78°11’1” W
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 howRead more
United StatesVirginiaArlington CountyEast Arlington (historical)38°52’1” N 77°4’21” W
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 sheerRead more
United StatesVirginiaArlington CountyEast Arlington (historical)38°52’1” N 77°4’22” W
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 inRead more
United StatesVirginiaArlington CountyEast Arlington (historical)38°52’1” N 77°4’21” W
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 WarRead more
United StatesVirginiaArlington CountyEast Arlington (historical)38°52’1” N 77°4’21” W
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 PapaRead more
United StatesVirginiaArlington CountyEast Arlington (historical)38°52’1” N 77°4’21” W
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Our expert planner planned a timed entry to see our historical documents.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 ofRead more
United StatesVirginiaArlington CountyEast Arlington (historical)38°52’1” N 77°4’22” W
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 toRead more
United StatesVirginiaArlington CountyEast Arlington (historical)38°52’1” N 77°4’22” W
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 biofilmRead more
