Washington D.C. Trip: April 19

Today was a very exhilarating day! Our feet feel like they are going to fall off. We walked about seven or more miles today. The first thing we did was stand in line for Washington Monument tickets for about 45 minutes. To wait, most of us sat and sang songs. After we got our tickets, we were very excited that we were going to see Ford's Theatre. At Ford's Theatre an elderly man told us the story of Lincoln's assassination. It was very interesting. Then we went across the street to the building where Lincoln actually died. Next we used our tickets to go up inside the Washington Monument. The view was absolutely beautiful! After feeling minorly claustrophobic, we went into the elevator to go down 555 feet. Next we went to the Air and Space Museum. It was interesting to see the Spirit of St. Louis, Glamourous Glennie, and much much more. Then we got to see a 3D Imax movie about the Hubble telescope. It was amazing to see so much of God's creation! Our next stop was to the Bureau of Engraving. We got to see how paper money was made. All of us wished that they would give away some samples. Then we took pictures of our whole class in our D.C. shirts at the Bureau of Engraving and finally the White House. Although we didn't get to go inside, the outside was very beautiful. Our last history stop of the day is important to every United States Citizen. We went to the National Archives, and were priveleged to see the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Magna Carta (published in 1297), and the Bill of Rights. Finally after being starved all day, we got to eat at Pentagon City. Today was very educational and fun. We all are anticipating tomorrow! -Maverick and Taylee :]