Arlington National Cemetery
16 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Changing of the guard, changing of the wreaths, and taps…
Arlington House
16 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☁️ 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 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☁️ 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 thisOkumaya devam et
Gettysburg Battlefield (part one)
21 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Such a beautiful day…we needed more than only twenty pictures to share.
Flight 93 National Memorial
22 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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. TheOkumaya devam et
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
24 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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 theOkumaya devam et
First National Road and Friendship Hill
24 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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.Okumaya devam et
Ohiopyle State Park
24 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Pretty park and nice camping spot. Whitewater kayaking dream. Very close to a real treat tomorrow!
Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright
25 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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!
Allegheny Portage Railroad Historic Site
25 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 forOkumaya devam et
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
25 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofOkumaya devam et
Rivers of Steel - Carrie Furnace Tour
26 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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.
Pittsburgh Sights And Eats…
26 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
We had a great day exploring around the steel city. Excellent recommendations by all.
Kinzua Viaduct
28 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☁️ 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 anOkumaya devam et
Eternal Flame Falls
29 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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 achievedOkumaya devam et
Another Frank Lloyd Wright Home
29 Mayıs 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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 Mayıs 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 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.