Washington D.C. Trip ~
John Austin had a great time on his school trip to Washington DC. When they first got there they stopped at McDonalds to get something to eat. John Austin was amazed by their McDonalds. It had 2 floors and that amazed him. He even had to call me and tell me about it. I thought it was kind of funny how excited he got over the two story McDonalds.
Washington D.C. Trip
Then they went to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. He loved it there. He talked for hours about the things he saw and learned. One of his favorite things that he saw there was the Hope Diamond. He loved all the dinosaur bones and seeing a real live mummy was in his words “cool”.
White House
They went to the White House and got to take some pictures of the outside. My son doesn’t normally dress like that but him and all his friends bought a Washington DC hat while they were there. Of course, he had to wear it backwards during his picture. He said he saw someone looking out one of the windows at the White House. I told him it was probably the Secret Service.
Arlington National Cemetery
They went to the Arlington National Cemetery and watched the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He came home and told me all about the 21 gun salute. If you don’t know what that is, you should check it out here. I was amazed that my son came home and could remember everything about the 21 gun salute.
Washington Monument
Abraham Lincoln Memorial
Iwo Jima Memorial
John F Kennedy’s Grave
He learned so much on this trip. I am so thankful to his school for giving him such a wonderful opportunity.
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Looks like such a FAB place to visit, adding it to my must-see list!
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My kids loved when we lived close to D.C. and visited some of the museums. I think we even stopped at that 2 story McDonald’s before!
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How fun, I think I went there once before…
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What a wonderful opportunity! I love Washington DC and I hope one day I can take my kids there too. There is so much to see and do there.
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I lived in DC for 7 years before starting a family. Can’t wait to take my son back to see the sights when he gets a bit older.
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What great pictures! I remember going when I was about his age, too. And my favorite was the Smithsonian! Thanks for sharing
That is so awesome. I love the pics that you shared
Ahhhh!! You’re making me homesick!! All my family is still there. Love DC!
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Wow, what a historically rich trip! I’ve never been to DC, but I would love to go someday.
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I have always wanted to visit! What a great trip he had! So glad his school got to take the kids on a great educational trip like this!
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We went there a few years back and I can still remember the 21 gun salute. We sat and watched the changing of the guards and it was so beautiful. I would love to go back.
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It’s one of my goals in life to see every part of the Smithsonian. I imagine I’ll spend weeks doing it though, lol!
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DC is a great trip! I still remember the McDonalds in London I went to because of their bathroom which I thought was amazing.