Monthly Archives: July 2017

Started the day on the Metro to Arlington National Cemetery. So glad we booked the tram tour in advance — it express took us to the Kennedy family area / eternal flame, then the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier where … Continue reading →

A few years ago, we were fortunate to meet a military family spending two years as our neighbors in Belmont. We spent many many hours hanging outside while the kids played, and they held a special place in our hearts.  … Continue reading →

There’s a Starbucks attached to the hotel, but we walked across the mall to Bakers & Baristas for breakfast – everything made in house and soooo good. Walked across the mall and saw the Capital building in the distance. At the … Continue reading →

Today we began our summer 2017 family adventure: Washington DC, Virginia and North Carolina. Started the afternoon with a visit to the Smithsonian Museum of American History where we saw Archie Bunker’s chair, Indiana Jones’ hat and whip, Lincolns hat, … Continue reading →