My dad and brother came to see us this one week before we move. Dad requested visits to Arlington National Cemetery, the World War II Memorial, and the Botanical Garden. The day we went turned out to be the 65th anniversary of D-Day.
JFK memorial. Bobby Kennedy is buried nearby, and as we were walking past, Ethel Kennedy (his widow) passed by with roses to put on her husband's grave.
Arlington National Cemetery had some of the very best signs of all time.
Here Rests in Honored Glory An American Soldier Known But To God
The Mast of the Maine
US Marine Corps Memorial
At this point, the girls were a bit pooped. We had walked all over creation. We kept having to talk to Lena about lying on the ground.
A sphinx at the Netherlands Carillon really perked the girls up.
World War II Memorial
US Botanic Garden
The girls walked many miles, often complaining; but surprisingly, they were able to find a second and third wind for their sails many times throughout the day. Otherwise, we would have gone home after Arlington. The botanic garden was their favourite part, and their delight and awe there was contagious.
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nice JB.
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