It was an action packed day today.
Photo gallery here
First, I headed about 10 miles south to Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington. For some reason, I thought Mount Vernon was in New York. Anyway, it's a great place. It's amazing how much original items and structures still exist from 1799. I was surprised to find that George and Martha are entombed there.
I toured the grounds for a few hours, had lunch then off to stop #2.
Next on the agenda was a stop at Arlington National Cemetery. I've been to a number of military cemeteries, but this place was so impressive. The main highlights President Kennedy's grave and the Tomb of the Unknowns.
I got to the Tomb just in time to watch the changing of the guard then stuck around for a while to shoot photos of the guard on duty make his march back and forth. Luckily, everyone watching showed a lot of respect and kept their mouths shut and their cell phones off.
Afterwards, I headed next door to the cemetery and visited the Iwo Jima (Marine Corps) Memorial. Joe Rosenthal took a helluva photo that looks incredible as a statue.
With still more daylight to burn, I headed about 20 miles south of town to Manassas National Battlefield. I'm starting to think that all battlefields are beginning to look alike. Well, they actually do look alike. Still, they are impressive to see. The battle at Manassas was the first battle of the Civil War and the a defeat for the Union.
After a long day, I finished off the day again at Murphy's Irish Pub for grog and grub.
Remember the other day about when I expressed my love for Golden Corral, this story affirms it.
Observations from the day:
File this under "not ever seen in the South Bay" a dead deer hit by a car in the middle of the freeway just outside of D.C.
Tomorrow: I'll head into the city to visit sites I missed 4 years ago. Also, lunch for sure at Old Ebbitt Grill for the best burger ever.
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