Mystic Seaport, Connecticut.
Donna was here when she was 16 and remembers it as a quaint re-creation of a whaling village. We really liked the museums and tall ships, or short ships if you are below deck.
On the downside asking directions was a little tough and they need to work on their petting zoo.
From there it was on, to Pennsylvania. Although the leaves still had a ways to go there was color to be found.
We had a nice visit with relatives in Danville as well as a trip to one of the largest farmers markets (more than a football field in length) restocking our supply of fresh fruits, vegetables, and pies.
Then it was on to Lancaster, right in the heart of Amish country. Driving through towns with names like; Bird in Hand, and Intercourse, you have to share the road with horse drawn carriages and people powered scooters, which are the main modes of transportation.
Here the modern world collides with the past:
Another day was spent on a driving tour of Gettysburg. After purchasing the audio CD in the bookstore, you followed it on a 2.5 hour tour of the battlegrounds. As well as a walk through the cemetery where Lincoln delivered his address.
And of course no trip to Pennsylvania is complete without a visit to the town of Hershey where the street lights are Hershey's kisses.
And there's chocolate a plenty!
Then it was on to Washington DC.
We actually stayed in Maryland and took the Metro right from the campground to the Mall. There were of course monuments and museums...
...as well as the Smithsonian where you could not only see items like, The Wright Brothers plane, giant stuffed elephants and Albert Einstein's pipe...
...but a few gems like, Dorothy's Ruby slippers and The Hope Diamond...
...along side Archie Bunker's chair, Seinfield's puffy shirt and Mr. Rogers' sweater...
...and my personal favorite the original penicillin mold.
Finally we were off to the National Zoo to see the pandas...
...and no matter the museum, exhibit or monument there are no entry fees, because, that's right as taxpayers, you've already paid for it (only 42 thousand dollars each!)
3 comments:
Just want to say, keep the blogging up...these are pretty interesting posts. Almost too many picture to comment on, but here goes anyway. Wow, that's a big lobster, nice mold, is that amish woman dating?, maybe you can fix her up with Rambler, I can't quite tell from the picture, but does Donna like chocolate?
Replys in order:
yes it sure is, an exceptional spore indeed, I believe she is and I would never do that to the amish and finaly; perhaps a little.
Funny, I dont remember the petting zoo in Mystic Seaport. Hum. Who what that guy you talking too Todd? He looked kinda stiff.
Fall color WOW treats for the eyes.
Donna, Did you buy enough chocolate for me ??
Your loving sister, Lynn
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