Traveled- Springfield VA to District of Columbia - 14 miles.
We woke up at 7:30 am, ate breakfast, and at about 8:45 we headed down for the shuttle to the Metro.
The guy who drove the shuttle was very nice and helpful and we had no problem with getting onto the Metro, can be compared to the El.
We took the Metro from the Fancornio stop to the Smithsonian stop. When we got off we got ready to walk. We walked from the station past the Agriculture Centers to the Holocaust Museum. The Holocaust Museum was very very very interesting. My favorite Parts were David's Story (a little kids story of the holocaust) and the shoes from the concentration camps. There were also rooms of pictures of those who didn't survive. I thought the whole thing was just fascinating.
After rushing through that we walked to the Capitol. We had a tour at 12:50, and we saw the Rotunda, as well as the old congress rooms (which the acoustics are AMAZING), however the only downfall of all of this was we didn't see the actually congress in cessions. O well, maybe next time.
We then headed down Pennsylvania Ave. We saw all the different building, the Navy Building, Canada Embassy (why it was there I do not know), and the FBI building. O and the IRS which I flicked off for just a spilt second... :-p had to. We saw the White house, from about a quarter mile away. The security was SO tight for some reason we had to walk to the middle of a field and take pictures behind a fence.
We then went to see all the different monuments: the Washington, World War I and II, Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean. They all were unique my favorite was probably the World War I and II cause I could soak my feet in it for a little bit. and it was beautiful. Lincoln was very cool too through. Korean was kinda creepy. And the Vietnam was just sad to think of everyone who died. Around the Vietnam and Korean there were lots of Asian people ironically.
What I thought was so weird about the experience was I didn't expect Washington DC to be such a city city... The building are only 14 stories high if that, but they all are like 14 stories high. I expected more room between the buildings I guess. It's really not that big, just bigger than I thought. I espeically imagined more green space around the white house...
We are going back tomorrow to hit up all the museums. Should be a good time.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
DC Trip Day 2
Traveled: From Bedford PA to Gettysburg PA - about 80 miles
This was a much easier drive seeing as only part of it was through the mountains and the other part was a big interstate. Gettysburg was very cool! We got to Artilary Ridge earlier for our horse back ride, so we took our free tickets to the biggest historical Diarama (it's basically a HUGE mini scale representation of the entire battlefield, there is a show with lights and video of what happened day by day in the battle, it was pretty sweet and a good review).
After the show we went back to the stable and got introduced to our horses. My horses name was Frankie, he was all chocolate with a white face and blue eyes, pretty cool. The only issue I had was at the beginning when my horse Frankie and Alicia's horse Jimmy were not getting along and Jimmy tried to kick Frankie. But I just had to crack the whip a little and keep Frankie back from Jimmy (easier said than done). I felt bad for pulling on the reins so hard.
The horse tour was very cool! We got to actually ride through the battle fields. This seems wierd but I never really realized just how big a battle field is. I thought it take place in like 2 maybe three fields, but it takes up maybe 3 maybe 4 miles of hills and fields. It was crazy to think that this peaceful fields were filled with cannons and blood. One thing that really hit me was that there was a cannon ball hole in one of the farms...
After the horse back ride we drove around a little to all the different monuments. One was huge and we went all the way to the top! We could see everything! It was really cool! We also went to Devils Den which is this massive rocks all lined up right by Little Round Top, a hill where one of the battles for the Union was won.
It was interesting to learn through this all that the only reason we really won Gettysburg is because 1. We had a hook like formation 2. We called General Lee's next move, to attack the middle.
I also decided that since I am 21, and this is my first time traveling, I am going to start collecting shot glasses (I dont have any). I bought my first one in Gettysburg! It has black and gold rings and has a cannon with "Gettysburg" written on it. It's not the typical size, and little slimmer, and frosted in the middle. I love it! ($3)
Traveled: Gettysburg PA to Springfield VA - 90 miles
We left around 5 or 6 and headed for Virginia for our hotel.
Probably the easiest ride the whole trip with lots of interstate.
Our hotel is pretty sweet, it's just a Best Western. We got to go swimming in the outdoor pool. The life gaurd was kinda creepy but could be worse. We were tired so we went to bed pretty easy. O and we had this amazing pizza with pepperoni and mushroom. So yummy! The pizza and pool concluded day 2.
This was a much easier drive seeing as only part of it was through the mountains and the other part was a big interstate. Gettysburg was very cool! We got to Artilary Ridge earlier for our horse back ride, so we took our free tickets to the biggest historical Diarama (it's basically a HUGE mini scale representation of the entire battlefield, there is a show with lights and video of what happened day by day in the battle, it was pretty sweet and a good review).
After the show we went back to the stable and got introduced to our horses. My horses name was Frankie, he was all chocolate with a white face and blue eyes, pretty cool. The only issue I had was at the beginning when my horse Frankie and Alicia's horse Jimmy were not getting along and Jimmy tried to kick Frankie. But I just had to crack the whip a little and keep Frankie back from Jimmy (easier said than done). I felt bad for pulling on the reins so hard.
The horse tour was very cool! We got to actually ride through the battle fields. This seems wierd but I never really realized just how big a battle field is. I thought it take place in like 2 maybe three fields, but it takes up maybe 3 maybe 4 miles of hills and fields. It was crazy to think that this peaceful fields were filled with cannons and blood. One thing that really hit me was that there was a cannon ball hole in one of the farms...
After the horse back ride we drove around a little to all the different monuments. One was huge and we went all the way to the top! We could see everything! It was really cool! We also went to Devils Den which is this massive rocks all lined up right by Little Round Top, a hill where one of the battles for the Union was won.
It was interesting to learn through this all that the only reason we really won Gettysburg is because 1. We had a hook like formation 2. We called General Lee's next move, to attack the middle.
I also decided that since I am 21, and this is my first time traveling, I am going to start collecting shot glasses (I dont have any). I bought my first one in Gettysburg! It has black and gold rings and has a cannon with "Gettysburg" written on it. It's not the typical size, and little slimmer, and frosted in the middle. I love it! ($3)
Traveled: Gettysburg PA to Springfield VA - 90 miles
We left around 5 or 6 and headed for Virginia for our hotel.
Probably the easiest ride the whole trip with lots of interstate.
Our hotel is pretty sweet, it's just a Best Western. We got to go swimming in the outdoor pool. The life gaurd was kinda creepy but could be worse. We were tired so we went to bed pretty easy. O and we had this amazing pizza with pepperoni and mushroom. So yummy! The pizza and pool concluded day 2.
DC Trip Day 1
Driving for a long time: Overall Distance- about 770 miles.
We left at 7 am and got to our hotel at 9 pm. That was with about 4 or 5 rest stops and 1 food break at Cracker Barrell.
A few highlights from that day:
- Mom letting Alicia drive then freaking out about it.
- The iPass working in every single state! (Who knew eh?)
- Almost every other state besides Wisconsin has interstates with "Rest stops" that include gas, bathrooms, and food. However it's not a ramp, you can only go on the rest stop. In Indiana there were two identical rest stops on each side of the road with BP and a McDonalds.
- I slept most of the way, cause I was tired from Charlie's Aunt Nicole's wedding before. (which was a blast, dancing was so much fun! I taught Charlie how to Polka but he just hopped, it was still cute)
- Cracker Barrell has amazing chicken and dumplins.
- Indiana and Ohio are boring and flat, but Pennsylvania is beautiful and mountainy!
- When we left Cracker Barrell in PA, in the heart of the Appalichian Mountains, we turned the wrong way and the GPS took a different way to the hotel, one that included our little Prius full of stuff going up mountains, over 3000 feet, and back down. It almost didn't make it at one point, Mom started hyperventalating, but we got through, it was like a rollercoaster in the dark though. This is where we said that the GPS (also now known as the Bitch) really "Skrewed the Pooch on that one". lol
- We stayed at a Best Western that was pretty nice.
We left at 7 am and got to our hotel at 9 pm. That was with about 4 or 5 rest stops and 1 food break at Cracker Barrell.
A few highlights from that day:
- Mom letting Alicia drive then freaking out about it.
- The iPass working in every single state! (Who knew eh?)
- Almost every other state besides Wisconsin has interstates with "Rest stops" that include gas, bathrooms, and food. However it's not a ramp, you can only go on the rest stop. In Indiana there were two identical rest stops on each side of the road with BP and a McDonalds.
- I slept most of the way, cause I was tired from Charlie's Aunt Nicole's wedding before. (which was a blast, dancing was so much fun! I taught Charlie how to Polka but he just hopped, it was still cute)
- Cracker Barrell has amazing chicken and dumplins.
- Indiana and Ohio are boring and flat, but Pennsylvania is beautiful and mountainy!
- When we left Cracker Barrell in PA, in the heart of the Appalichian Mountains, we turned the wrong way and the GPS took a different way to the hotel, one that included our little Prius full of stuff going up mountains, over 3000 feet, and back down. It almost didn't make it at one point, Mom started hyperventalating, but we got through, it was like a rollercoaster in the dark though. This is where we said that the GPS (also now known as the Bitch) really "Skrewed the Pooch on that one". lol
- We stayed at a Best Western that was pretty nice.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Minnesohta
Quotes:
"ragging" - Allie
F*ck you it'll fit! - Erik
They will never find your body...- Dan
Sveeeeeeeen! Sven!- Maria, Dan, Amanda, Aaron, Erik, Sarah, Melissa
You really skrewed the pooch on that one! - Dan
They hunt in packs...- Erik
Events:
Dan forgetting his ID.
Melissa getting wasted on friday night from one drinking game...
Sarah making out with a guy she JUST met at the club.
Amanda loosing her phone.
Pancakes in the morning.
Loosing Sven, Maria's roomate's cat, then finding out later that it was inside the entire time.
Beach time!
Seeing how many girls can cling onto Dan in the water at the same time (the answer is 4).
Playing volleyball in the water, only making it up to G.
Water frisbee.
Chicken fight: Amanda and Dan verses Aaron.
Grilling out, making Brats and shishkobobs. Deliciousness.
Partying on top of Sarah's roof, starting at 8.
Maria and Erik playing an oversized game of Chess, Maria won.
Hot-tubbing on Sarah's roof.
Putting chips in a frying pan.
Allie and Amanda dancing around the hot-tub and mini-green in there bikinis.
Taking pictures of a beautiful sunset.
Watching a distant storm come in, mainly the lightening.
Playing Kings/Circle of Death in Sarah's apartment.
Eating ice cream and the rest of the shishkobobs.
Waking up at 6 am to "Aaaaaaaaaaaah sabenyaaaaaah, mama hesi maba!" *lion king*
Waking up to no Dan (went to hot tub for the morning)
Not being able to get back onto 94East,
Seeing one person get yelled at overhead, and one person actually drive off at the gas station! Fricken Minnesota Driver...
Watching Aaron refuse to do the "Green Bay Sweep" but willing to drive "Chicago style" and cut off a truck with load behind it.
Getting surrounded by 4 Toyota Siennas. Hence "They hunt in packs".
Seeing a Lotus.
Arriving home just before the storm.
Overall a pretty good weekend I think. :-)
"ragging" - Allie
F*ck you it'll fit! - Erik
They will never find your body...- Dan
Sveeeeeeeen! Sven!- Maria, Dan, Amanda, Aaron, Erik, Sarah, Melissa
You really skrewed the pooch on that one! - Dan
They hunt in packs...- Erik
Events:
Dan forgetting his ID.
Melissa getting wasted on friday night from one drinking game...
Sarah making out with a guy she JUST met at the club.
Amanda loosing her phone.
Pancakes in the morning.
Loosing Sven, Maria's roomate's cat, then finding out later that it was inside the entire time.
Beach time!
Seeing how many girls can cling onto Dan in the water at the same time (the answer is 4).
Playing volleyball in the water, only making it up to G.
Water frisbee.
Chicken fight: Amanda and Dan verses Aaron.
Grilling out, making Brats and shishkobobs. Deliciousness.
Partying on top of Sarah's roof, starting at 8.
Maria and Erik playing an oversized game of Chess, Maria won.
Hot-tubbing on Sarah's roof.
Putting chips in a frying pan.
Allie and Amanda dancing around the hot-tub and mini-green in there bikinis.
Taking pictures of a beautiful sunset.
Watching a distant storm come in, mainly the lightening.
Playing Kings/Circle of Death in Sarah's apartment.
Eating ice cream and the rest of the shishkobobs.
Waking up at 6 am to "Aaaaaaaaaaaah sabenyaaaaaah, mama hesi maba!" *lion king*
Waking up to no Dan (went to hot tub for the morning)
Not being able to get back onto 94East,
Seeing one person get yelled at overhead, and one person actually drive off at the gas station! Fricken Minnesota Driver...
Watching Aaron refuse to do the "Green Bay Sweep" but willing to drive "Chicago style" and cut off a truck with load behind it.
Getting surrounded by 4 Toyota Siennas. Hence "They hunt in packs".
Seeing a Lotus.
Arriving home just before the storm.
Overall a pretty good weekend I think. :-)
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