We just missed Gordy when we flew in from Philadelphia, but the kids have really enjoyed hanging with Gordon and Annie. Fishing and the beach at Jacobsville are always a fun destination. Everyone wave to the Keewenaw Star.
Swimming of the dock is loads of fun anytime, but when the wind kicks up it’s a blast.
Here we are again in da U.P. My little fisherman is keeping himself busy trying to catch another huge northern pike.
Lynda hosted dad’s 70th birthday party this year. Scott and his family and the Watnicks joined us for the big celebration. It was great seeing Annabel after too many years, and Max brought his fiancee for everyone to meet. John’s twins were looking much bigger also. Lynda and Steve did an awesome job being the host for the party. It sure was great to see everyone together.
One more big day in the city. First is our scheduled tour of the Library of Congress. An impressive place, though our tour guide was pretty much an idiot. The little girl in the tour knew more than he did. The Supreme Court was awesome. The excellent docent was a nice change from our last stop. We tried to get into the Capitol, but they had some kind of security issue and then the line was way too long. We were getting a bit tired as well. Definitely need to visit on our next trip. ...
Time for another gigantic day in our nation’s capitol. A view from the hotel, then it’s off to our first stop Arlington Cemetery. The shuttle takes us first to visit with Robert and John Kennedy. Then it’s off to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The rest of the cemetery awaits. To avoid the pounding our feet took yesterday, we’ve arranged quite a treat for the rest of the day. A limo gives us the grand tour around the more difficult to reach parts of the city. First we head up the hills of Georgetown. ...
Today is going to be a very busy day. First stop is the Washington Monument. Quite the view from the top, though it is a bit hazy. The Holocaust Museum was an overwhelming place. A few more beautiful sites along the way. And then one of Monica’s famous self portraits while we have lunch at Gordon Biersch. I couldn’t believe it when I spotted this place. Feels like we’re back in the Bay Area. ...
We’re visiting the capitol for a few days this year. The kids have never been, and Monica missed the class trip she was really hoping to join. Instead Charlotte arranged a whirlwind tour of our own. First stop is the International Spy Museum. Plenty of sights to see in the city.
I’m still pretty tired from my trip, but I can always take it if the beach is involved. Monica is off doing her own thing, while the rest of the family hang together. The water is really warm today, but of course it’s all relative. It’s a small group tonight given the late notice. It’s good to catch up with our friends.
I’m off in Bulgaria while my family enjoys a trip to theMonterey Bay Aquarium. A couple of great kelp forest photos, and Charlotte’s favorite scary fish. My favorite spot is the shore exhibit. Gabe took some real nice photos of the birds. The kids look like they’re enjoying themselves. And the award for the weirdest fish on the planet goes to the sunfish. A colorful group of reef fishes. ...