Monday, August 30, 2010

Gettysburg, PA - Aug 30, 2010

We start out to see where to get tickets for the tour. We found this charming roundabout with interesting buildings.


We will see this tomorrow.

Abe Lincoln everywhere.


This is the house that Lincoln stayed in the night before giving the Gettysburg Address.


An old fashioned malt shop.



There are so many old buildings in this town.


Souvenir shops everywhere.

We found our way to the Welcome Center but had to park waaayy out there.


Look at the boots. Charming!!!
Part of the center is called Cyclorama. It is a WONDERFUL part of Gettysburg. There are pictures 360 degrees and they are gorgeous. These pictures do them no justice. Different parts of the scenes light up as they tell the story of the battle of Gettysburg. The pictures are HUGE. The platforms probably hold 200 people.




The pictures appear differently as the lighting changes.

Part of the ticket included a very large museum.

This man was sound asleep.

This man was in an Union uniform and standing here in front of the flag, crying.

One of the cannons.

I asked the man if he wanted me to take a picture of him with the flag. He seemed so grateful. I wonder why there is so much emotion in him.

Pictures of the fallen absolutely cover this wall.

Like I said, Lincoln everywhere.

Abe sits outside the center.

We like Abe.


They like Abe.

He likes to imitate Abe. Almost perfect, Manny.

After driving the battleground most of the day it was time for dinner. Be sure to see Connie's blog http://esparzacm.blogspot.com for all the pictures from the tour. They are awesome!!

After dinner, we stepped out the door and look what was there.

These are the shops next door to the restaurant.

Who's tired?

We are and it's home to relax. Thank you for a wonderful day.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Louisa, VA to Gettysburg, PA - Aug 29, 2010

We off to see the wizard. Manny pulls out first.

They stop to let us take the lead. What a glare between their coach and our coach, it's hard to see Manny.

Anyone need a truck? This one was sitting out in the woods and was for sale.


You'll have to excuse some of these pictures. Not the pictures but the fact I can't remember where we were.

I DO know what this is---Montpelier, James Madison's home.

Home? Hotel?


Had this all lined up and up popped a hill.

As seen at a stop light.

Bet these people are lonely.

We had been at a standstill for a long time. Then we found out what the holdup was---Thurmont, MD was having a fair. Mighty long lines, from both directions, to get into the fairgrounds.

Liked this house.

Lots of stuff for sale.

Bridge over Potomac River.

Kinda got a glare but that's the Potomac.
Here we go again...mountains.

This was some kind of seminary.

I was taking the pictures of the town when I realized we had to make a left turn at that light. These streets are SOOOO narrow. George manuevered that turn without too many problems. Only had to back up once. Bet the owners of the vehicles were holding their breaths!!
If the car seen at the corner had been able to back up, all would have been easier. Of course, there were many people in town. (Sunday) I wish I had the presence of mind to take some pictures of the ordeal but I was too busy holding MY breath.

Made it through and on to the campground seen here.

The campground has a bed and breakfast on the grounds. This park is Huge!!!

The barn is the gameroom.

We were out poking around and came upon this eatery. It had the best pork ribs I've ever eaten in a restaurant. And it was a buffet!!!

I was taking a picture of the decor in the restaurant and the guy in the picture got all upset. He thought I was taking a picture of him. See the glare?

They had huge pretty pots of flowers on each side of the door.
Travels were safe, food was good and friends are great. Thank you.