Monday, November 4, 2013

A trip to the past: Mt. Vernon

These past two weekends, the Rolfsrud-Wilsons traveled back in time to the American Revolution.  We visited Mount Vernon, George Washington's home, and Colonial Williamsburg, the largest museum in the country.

Mt. Vernon on a beautiful fall day.  



This is the view that George Washington woke up to when he was not traveling


A ferry ride across the Potomac.


Whenever Lynn takes a picture of us together, he makes me crack up.  So, here I am, trying to smile like a lady, and instead I look like a hooligan.  


More hooliganism.



I thought this path was beautiful.  It led from the apple roasting area back to the horse-drawn carriage ride field.




We enjoyed a 3 minute carriage ride.


Nay!


Here is the Washington tomb.  It was reconstructed about 30 years after his death in 1799.


3 comments:

  1. Looks like fun. Keep the blogs coming. Love, Dad

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  2. You two hooligans crack me up! Happy birthday! Looks like you had a great weekend celebration. :)

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  3. Cutest hooligans I've ever seen! Also I must command you on your photography, the scenery looks beautiful (on both trips). ...new art for you apartment perhaps...;)

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