Revolution!

    Yesterday, we went to the Washington DC temple for a couple hours. We drove to Gettysburg. Then we drove to Hershey, Pennsylvania and went to Chocolate World! We all got a little something and went on a small ride that showed how chocolate is made.  We drove through some Amish areas and saw their buggies.

    Today, we toured Philadelphia.  We saw the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.  We also saw where Benjamin Franklin was buried.  We learned about how the United States was first formed.  Then we drove to Reading Terminal Market.  We had Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches.  They were yummy.  We also got ice cream from the Amish market.  From there we drove to Garrison, New York.  On the way we drove past New York City.  We are staying at Clay's cousin Scott's house.  It is a really cool home.

Today's Highlight: Seeing the Liberty Bell.  It really has an amazing history and represents liberty to more than just America.

More to see in D.C.

    Yesterday, we went to church at 10. After,we drove to the Holocaust Museum. From there we walked to the Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, then the Lincoln Memorial.  After a couple pics at each of those, we went to Korean War Memorial, then the FDR Memorial.

    Today we went to the Arlington Cemetery in the rain and watched them change the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown. Then we went to the Iwo Jima Memorial and took some pictures. Then we drove to the National Archives and saw the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and the Constitution. After, we parked and walked to the Capital and had a tour. Then we ate and went home.

    Today's Highlight:  Watching the changing of the guard ceremony and the wreath laying ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown.