Dad, Jacob, and I did go to the Air and Space Museum at Dulles. There are actually two Air and Space Museums. This one is out by Dulles International Airport and is in a huge hangar. Just the three of us went since Mom was fairly bored by the time we left the Air and Space Museum in D.C. So just the three of us went and we loved it. There were a ton of airplanes, many of which we recognized, which made it even more fun. Some of the highlights were: a test space shuttle (it's full size, but never went into space, nor was it intended to), an SR-71 Blackbird (fastest plane in the world), a Concord passenger jet, a host of old warplanes, the Enola Gay (the bomber to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, and several sole survivors (the only or one of only a few remaining aircraft of its type). Here are some pictures.
While we were at the museum, Mom and Alyssa were at the hotel finishing laundry and just relaxing. When we came back and told them all about all we saw, Mom was even more glad they stayed at the hotel. So we agreed that next time we come to D.C., the boys will go to the history and air museums while Mom goes to the art gallery.
Well that brings you all up to speed. We fly home on Sunday so our East Coast Trip is almost over. We sure have enjoyed it.
Quote: "This Air and Space is definitely better than the other one." -- Dad and me telling Mom about the museum at Dulles.
It looks as if you will need a vacation by the time you get home!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home...almost!