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Travel Blogs from Alexandria

Air & Space, American History and more

A travel blog entry by dreeder

... the nose of a 747 jet and got to look into the cockpit, which had no computer monitors since it was an older model (retired in 1999). Got to go on a 1950s American Airlines plane where some of the first class seats faced each other (Noah and I fail to see the logic in this) So much more, but we need to move on to .... The American History Museum. This was probably my highlight. I have always loved history, but more recent, industrial revolution ...

Learning bout GW @ Mount Vernon

A travel blog entry by tishnandrew

... management of his estate. He apparently released and provided for them in his will but obviously his great financial success can be attributed to his active participation in this practice which must colour many people’s opinion of him and certainly left a sour taste for us.

Andrew was as keen as a desperate child to take a seat in that chair, and went on and on about it but sadly it was not possible. ...

Day 46

A travel blog entry by twowombats

... those in leadership positions, when he discovered we were not Americans (despite Peter's New Jersey hoodie). As he finished, they announced a walking tour of Henry Hill by another park ranger - I have to say, all park rangers really know their stuff - and I know it's their job, but it's more than that - we've been really fortunate to have met such committed, knowledgeable people - out into the cold wind we go and join another couple prepared to brave the elements ...

Pig Anyone

A travel blog entry by paleojohn2010

... to close sharply at 6 pm, and as you can see from the picture, DC’s finest closed off the line sharply at 6.

This battle of the BBQ is a national contest and there were entries from all across the nation. Appear to us that it was a great big social event for the many contestants to get together again and drink beer. The sun was warm the beer cold and the people watching was remarkable. High heels, minimal clothes, tattoos ...

The Nation's Capital

A travel blog entry by snichelson

... I got here, I grabbed a cab and took about a twenty minute ride to The Washington Center housing, located in the Northeast quadrant of the city. (DC is divided into four quadrants: NE, NW, SE, SW) The ride itself is about $20. The housing is a series of apartments, each with two rooms for four people. Each room has its own bathroom and each apartment has a kitchen (with appliances and utensils), a dining room table, and a small living area.

My roommate ...