Arlington, Washington Monument & Union Station

Today started with a brisk pace through Arlington National Cemetery. The group visited the site of the Kennedy graves and then Arlington House which we learned was the home of Robert E. Lee just prior to the Civil War.

During the 10:00 changing of the guard the students learned all about the specifications of the Army officers that serve in this elite guard which was followed by a wreath laying ceremony which featured four Serra students.

Following our visit to Arlington, the group visited the Washington Monument where the entire District of Columbia could be viewed and then on to lunch at Union Station. The students are walking a lot and the weather has been beautiful….in the 80s today!

Good news Jodi...Kyle's wheelchair has served a multitude of functions.

Arlington, Smithsonian, Ford's Theater and More

Well we are off...we will meet our guide at Arlington today at 8. Students will walk through and pay tribute at several grave sites including those of the unknown. Four representatives will participate in a wreath laying ceremony - pictures will be posted soon. We will visit Union Station for lunch and Ford's Theater and some of the Smithsonian Museums today. Tonight's plan includes more memorials and the National Archives. The traffic in Washington is crazy due to the cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin.

Lincoln, Vietnam War, and Korean War Memorials

Thomas Jefferson's Home at Monticello & Mitchie Tavern

Well, the kids are tired from the red-eye flight...but they kept up with the pace. We visited and toured Monticello in the morning and then enjoyed mid-day fare at Mitchie Tavern.

Day One....Happy Travels

We Have Landed!!!!

All present and accounted for in Dulles Airport. We are just waiting for our bags.

And we're off....

Well the time has finally come and we are off today....see you soon!