Going Somewhere New
It is May of 2022, and I am on a new trip. Where did I go? Trip My wife and I decided to go to Washington D.C. and visit our nation’s capital. We have never been there. So off we went. Video
Washington D.C.
DC Trip Tech
When it comes to travel, packing is all the fun. Right? Packing Is this the best part of any trip? It is the most stressful time for me. Trying to remember everything I need. Video Here is a video of the tech back and everything I took. Get everything Did […]
Parking/Airport
Yep, back at the good old, well new, SLC airport. Did I get there in time to do a proper review of it? Well, let’s find out. Parking Spot Right now this is my fo-to for parking. I have tried Dimond parking Economy lot at the old airport, not the […]
Flight to Regan
We flew out of Salt Lake City (SLC) to Regan National Airport (DCA). Flight We boarded the plane, which was a Boeing 757-300 it was a big old plane. I flew on a 767 going to Hawaii a few years back. I was in the main cabin. I wish it […]
Regan National Airport
Is named in honor of President Ronald Regan, who was President of the United States of America in the 1980s. Located It is located in Arlington, Virginia This is across the Potomac River Airport The call sign is DCA Opened up on June 16, 1941. This is a tricky airport […]
Washington D.C.
Did you know that the U.S. Constitution provides for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of Congress? Interesting right? Let’s find out more. What is up with D.C. Yes, Washington D.C. is not part of any U.S. State, it isn’t a state either. If you know about the Residence […]
May 4, 2022, Food
May 4, 2022, was the day we headed out to Washington D.C. We need fuel for the body to keep going. Breakfast We stopped at or go to places for food for trips. That is the good old McDonald’s. Yep, it is a good spot to get food to go […]
Holocaust Museum
What is the Holocaust? How did it happen? Why? These are all the questions we have to ask ourselves. What Is the Holocaust, well it is the state-sponsored persecution and killing of about six million European Jews. Yea, six million people were murdered. How When the Nazi German regime took […]
Spy Museum
If you have ever watched a spy movie, like Bond, James Bond. Then you have to love Spy movies. Well, in D.C. There is a Spy Museum. Wait… What?? Located at It is located here 700 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024 Good Walk It was down the street from […]
Food, May 5, 2022
Yea, you are on a trip and you need to keep your body fueled up to do what you need to do. Breakfast I had the option to pay for the breakfast with our hotel stay and well that was a mistake, more on that later. I had eggs for […]
White House
The home of the President of the United States of America. Opened up in 1880. Located 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500 Facts Here are some facts about the White House George Washington never resided there as he stayed in New York in a couple of Private homes. The […]
Jefferson Memorial
President Jefferson was the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence and the founder of the Democratic and the Republican party. Located 16 E Basin Dr. SW, Washington, DC 20242 /map Some Facts President Franklin D. Roosevelt thought that this would be a great memorial to the Founding […]
Martin Luther King, Jr.
It is located in West Potomac Park, it is the first memorial to an African American in Washington D.C. Located 1964 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20003 Facts Was going to b dedicated onMemorialAugust 28, 2011 which was the 48th anniversary of the “I have a Dream” speech. Which was […]
Vietnam Veterans
To honor the service members who fought in the Vietnam War. Located at History Four years after the fall of Saigon on, April 27, 1979, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund was created. The committee decided to choose a design for the memorial by doing a national design contest. Yea, a […]
Lincoln Memorial
Going from being born into poverty in Kentucky to being the 16th President of the United States. One of the great stories. Located Memorial This wasn’t the first memorial to President Lincoln. The first was a statue which was in front of the District of Columbia City hall 3 years […]
WWII Memorial
World War II went from September 1, 1939, to September 2, 1945. Bringing most of the world’s countries into the battle and forming to great and opposing Military alliances. The allies and the Axis powers. The Memorial It was opened on April 29, 2003. President George W. Bush dedicated it […]
The Capital
Capital Hill is located on the Eastern end of the Nation Mall, this is located in Washington D.C., that is if you didn’t know. Located Here is where it is located See it is on the Eastern Side History This was started in 1793 actually on September 18, a Wednesday. […]
Mt. Vernon
While in D.C., you might as well go and check out Mt. Vernon. What is Mt. Vernon? Well, let’s find out. What is it It is the former plantation of George Washington, the very first President of the United States. It is an American landmark. In 1674, the Washington family […]
Temple Washington D.C.
Sitting just north of D.C. in Kensington, MD this is the 18th constructed and the 16th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Location: It is visible from Interstate 495, known as the Capital Beltway, on exit 33. You can also take the Washington Metro’s […]
Airforce Memorial
A good way to honor the men and women of the United States Airforce is to have a memorial. Located This is located in Arlington County, Virginia. Memorial It sits on the former Navy Annex which is by The Pentagon and the Arlinton National Cemetery. In December of 1993, […]