Sadly today was our last day. But there was still time for more sightseeing so we started early at 8:00am.
Our first stop was the Marine Corps Memorial, often referred to as the 'Iwo Jima' memorial because of the image it depicts, though it is dedicated to marines who died in all marine actions not just at Iwo Jima.
Our first stop was the Marine Corps Memorial, often referred to as the 'Iwo Jima' memorial because of the image it depicts, though it is dedicated to marines who died in all marine actions not just at Iwo Jima.
From the Marine Corps Memorial we drove south along the picturesque George Washington Parkway to the first president's home at Mount Vernon.
We spent the entire morning here, seeing movies about Washington, seeing his false teeth, & visiting the inside of his home.
Lunch was at Mount Vernon, then it was time to depart for the airport.
It has been a great week & a very successful tour. We've been lucky to have bright sunshine every day, even perhaps a little too warm some days. Things have gone very smoothly since the first day & our late arrival after traffic & construction delays.
The students seem to have had a great, if somewhat tiring time! I certainly hope that they have not only enjoyed themselves but also learned plenty about the Capital, Virginia, & American government & history.
The students seem to have had a great, if somewhat tiring time! I certainly hope that they have not only enjoyed themselves but also learned plenty about the Capital, Virginia, & American government & history.
Finally a BIG thank you to the chaperones who helped make the tour run so smoothly, & of course to Ms. MacGillis - the prime inspiration for this tour & without whom it would not have happened.
Safe travels & I hope to see you again on a future tour.
Declan
Thank you so much for keeping us informed with your blog. I can say that for our family, it was very comforting to see your daily pictures and follow the kids on their fantastic trip.
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