Arlington National Cemetery
16 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Changing of the guard, changing of the wreaths, and taps…
Arlington House
16 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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 thisBaca lagi
Gettysburg Battlefield (part one)
21 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Such a beautiful day…we needed more than only twenty pictures to share.
Flight 93 National Memorial
22 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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. TheBaca lagi
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
24 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 theBaca lagi
First National Road and Friendship Hill
24 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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.Baca lagi
Ohiopyle State Park
24 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Pretty park and nice camping spot. Whitewater kayaking dream. Very close to a real treat tomorrow!
Pengembara
Such restful, peaceful settings & then powerful energy of water & waterfalls!!! Beautiful!🙂😀
Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright
25 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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!
Pengembara
Falling water wins award for most photos of amazing sights on your trip!!!
Allegheny Portage Railroad Historic Site
25 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 forBaca lagi
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
25 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofBaca lagi
Rivers of Steel - Carrie Furnace Tour
26 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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.
Pengembara
I like the reindeer structure, but miss flowers & sights of Mother Nature!!!😉
Pittsburgh Sights And Eats…
26 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
We had a great day exploring around the steel city. Excellent recommendations by all.
Kinzua Viaduct
28 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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 anBaca lagi
Eternal Flame Falls
29 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 achievedBaca lagi
Another Frank Lloyd Wright Home
29 Mei 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 Mei 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.