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PVIS Spring Break Blog
By: allyson klabe
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| Tuesday, 7-Apr-2009 03:02 |
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Another day down
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Just a little rain
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The petting zoo
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In front of the house
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Darnell giving us some Arlington insight
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Setting the wreath
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Laying the wreath
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From Kennedy's site
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Onto the Capitol
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Getting in some photos of the city
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Lincoln meets his fate
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We found a secret passage
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On the steps of the Jefferson
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Walking through the cherry blossoms
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All in a row
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The Pentagon Memorial
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"But, Miss Klabe, I'm bargaining with them."
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Can you tell it's been a long day?
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Surprisingly, everyone was bright-eyed and ready to go this morning at breakfast. Looked like they all (chaperones included) got some quality sleep on the comfy beds. After getting some food in our stomachs, we jumped on the bus.
My brilliant plan of switching the day’s events to avoid the afternoon showers looked like a good one…until we pulled up to Mount Vernon. The skies opened and we got a bit wet. Those who followed the advice to bring jackets/ponchos/umbrellas were safe from the showers, but the others were a little soaked. They were troopers, and seemed to enjoy the sites. Chad was especially excited to be able to touch the same banister that Washington touched. We finished our tour with a visit to the grounds, including the Washington’s tombs and the farm animals. After seeing the kids so excited over baby lambs and roosters, I’m thinking I may need to add a petting zoo to the itinerary.
It was then back to the bus and on to Arlington National Cemetery. The sun came out as we hiked up to the gravesite of Audie Murphy to set the wreath. The group got to see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Kennedy gravesites, Challenger Memorial and USS Maine Memorial. Grace was lucky to be able to get a hug from Mom and Dad and her little bro, who all joined us for the rest of the Arlington tour.
After refueling at lunch, we headed to Capitol Hill. We got a first-hand view of where the inauguration took place, and just how massive it must have been. Unfortunately the timing and closures did not allow us to go into the visitor center, so we opted for a walking tour of the area. We made the loop around to see the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court. We completed the trip around to meet back with Darnell.
Another change I made, we went over to the Jefferson and FDR Memorials. We were able to get a great view of the cherry blossoms along the tidal basin. From there we jumped back on the bus and went to the newly opened Pentagon Memorial. From there, we did a quick drive over to Ford's Theater and the Peterson House to view where Lincoln was killed and passed away.
Our last leg of the day was the Pentagon City Mall for dinner, and a little shopping for some. Parents, believe me, we’re trying to persuade your children not to get ripped off by purchasing DC caps and sunglasses. But, there must be something so tempting about them.
It was then back to the hotel, where we said goodbye to my mom (thanks, Mom, for helping so much…I love you!) Our “cleaning crew” for the day did the nightly bus sweep, and then it was up to bed. We just checked the rooms, and they’re all tucked and taped in. They are excited at the prospect of snow in Gettysburg tomorrow.
Until tomorrow…
(A now dried out) Miss Klabe
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