Back to DC

Going on the road again, (courtesy of Southwest Airlines) we hit the ground running on landing in Virginia.  Well, maybe not running, but walking.  We took a 10K volksmarch through Arlington.  Our timing was perfect as we arrived at the carillon, a gift from the Netherlands, at noon.  We enjoyed the chimes ringing in the hour and playing military tunes. 

Along the way we passed the Marine Memorial and Iwo Jima Monument.



Then we went through Arlington National Cemetery, visiting the Kennedy Eternal Flame. 

 

Again we had good timing and were able to watch the precise and solemn changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Our walk took us to the grave of Audie Murphy.  We are having a contest to see who is the youngest person to identify Murphy without looking it up   (The honor system applies).  The prize will be the publishing of your name and age in our blog.  Please email entries quickly.

While the walk was lovely, our real purpose in coming to DC is to see our grandson.  My how Ben has grown.  We are captivated by his adorable behavior.