Arlington National Cemetery
16 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
It has been a long time since Sharon and I had been here. It is always good to visit this hallowed ground and pay tribute.
Tomb of The Unknown Soldier
16 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Changing of the guard, changing of the wreaths, and taps…
Arlington House
16 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Once was the home and working plantation of Robert E. Lee. This site now commemorates both the positive and negatives of this American legend.
National Army Museum
17 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
WOW. This was one of the most interactive and well laid out museums we have ever been to. Yes, I’m an Army Veteran. Yes, I may be a little biased. But, this would be time well spent by ALL.
Glad you made it to the National Museum of the United States Army, a very special place that honors our Soldiers and their families and preserves their legacy! Great meeting you both today! Safe journeys! I’ll be following you! Burt Thompson, President Army Historical Foundation. [Burt Thompson]
National Museum of the Marine Corps
17 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
The few. The Proud. The Marines. This an excellent collection of their history, achievements, artifacts, and legends. The Navy should be very proud!!
Geaux GurusBud, take a look at the picture right before that one. You can see that I did a close up of the soldier on the far left.
Guinness Brewery Baltimore
18 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
We did the brewery tour and tasting. Fantastic! We loved the Pineapple Coconut Stout and the Preakness Ale. Yum!!
We Like “Perform” in The Preakness
19 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Leg two of our Triple Crown visits. The Preakness at Pimlico. Great tour of the facility, the stables, the starting gate, the paddock, etc. our money will be on a Mage and Perform exacta!
Monocacy Battlefield
19 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
This was one of General Lee’s last ditch efforts to change the outcome of the Civil War. He split his army and sent a large force to invade a lightly protected DC. Union forces delayed thisЧитать далее
Gettysburg Battlefield (part one)
21 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
The turning point of the Civil War. Hands down, one the most impressive battlefields we have visited on our trip thus far.
Gettysburg Battlefield (part two)
21 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Such a beautiful day…we needed more than only twenty pictures to share.
Flight 93 National Memorial
22 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
We all remember that dreadful day. We all know where we were when it happened. This National Memorial visitor center does an excellent job of depicting the harrowing events of United Flight 93. TheЧитать далее
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
24 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
So much history in this small corner of Pennsylvania. Here is where a young George Washington was labeled “an assassin”, learned some hard lessons of fort placement, and essentially started theЧитать далее
First National Road and Friendship Hill
24 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Do you know Albert Gallatin? No? Google him. An immigrant who moved hear from Geneva. Senator. Congressman. 4th Treasury Secretary. Devised financing of Louisiana Purchase. Negotiated treaty of Ghent.Читать далее
Ohiopyle State Park
24 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Pretty park and nice camping spot. Whitewater kayaking dream. Very close to a real treat tomorrow!
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Such restful, peaceful settings & then powerful energy of water & waterfalls!!! Beautiful!🙂😀
Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright
25 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
This has always been one of my most favorite buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright. It simply one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Seeing it in person was a very special experience!
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Falling water wins award for most photos of amazing sights on your trip!!!
Allegheny Portage Railroad Historic Site
25 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
It’s funny how we all take things for granted. Trains. Planes. Automobiles. Back in the 1800’s, efficient travel was a challenge. In 1835, this was revolutionary. It served it’s purpose forЧитать далее
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
25 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
It was 1889. Days of torrential rains were wreaking havoc for all streams and rivers in this southern PA area. A privately owned dam, which was already a topic of discussion, due to it’s lack ofЧитать далее
Rivers of Steel - Carrie Furnace Tour
26 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
What we didn’t know about iron or steel production could fill many volumes. Therefore, a two hour tour of the grounds, process, and final production was very enlightening.
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I like the reindeer structure, but miss flowers & sights of Mother Nature!!!😉
Pittsburgh Sights And Eats…
26 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
We had a great day exploring around the steel city. Excellent recommendations by all.
Kinzua Viaduct
28 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Many years ago, I was watching The Discovery Channel and they had a disaster story on this bridge. Long story short…it was originally built with iron. It was later updated with steel. However, in anЧитать далее
Eternal Flame Falls
29 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Well, the current drought in the northeast was very evident on this trail. Much lower amount of water flowing than usual. However, seeing a natural eternal flame in nature was a new experience.
Around Buffalo NY
29 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
We have been pleasantly surprised by the abundance of beautiful buildings in and around this city. Definitely not what we were expecting!
Our Lady of Victory Shrine & Basilica
29 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
This place of worship has served Buffalo since 1921. The priest, Father Baker, outlined his desire for the finest materials and artist to come together to create a masterpiece. We think he achievedЧитать далее
Another Frank Lloyd Wright Home
29 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
We had such a great experience at Falling Water, we were excited to find out he had another in Buffalo. Unfortunately, the interior was closed. The remaining were photos of our campsite.
Niagara Falls
30 мая 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
WOW. Well, by now, you all should know that Sharon and I love waterfalls. So, it should geaux without saying that we were very excited about today’s adventure.
Geaux GurusWe did not. On a budget. And, I get sea sick in a kayak. So, behind the falls won. Just as impressive.