No Disney?! A winter getaway to Washington DC and Delaware! Day 3

Lizzim · 31 Dec 17, 02:46 PM

12th Dec

Yet again this morning we had breakfast at the hotel, I had pancakes today and Rob had another omelette, this resulted in a cost including tip of $16.

We decided to visit Arlington Cemetery today and so set off walking. It took us around an hour to walk the distance, it was fairly chilly again today!

I think we spent a couple of hours here, it was a slightly odd experience as some people were taking selfies and posing for pictures which didn’t feel appropriate (to us). What struck both of us were the number of graves – I think it said there were over 400,000!

Once we left we decided to visit the Lyndon Johnson memorial which was apparently a distance of 1.25 miles from the exit of the cemetery – well it certainly felt longer! The wind had picked up and so it wasn’t the most pleasant of walks.

We arrived at the Navy and Marine memorial but struggled to find the Lyndon Johnson one – we did eventually but I must admit that I wasn’t impressed!

We had hoped to find a café or something but there wasn’t one so we carried on around and eventually got a drink when we got near to the Jefferson monument after walking across the windiest bridge!

After our incredibly long walk back from Arlington we decided we needed to rest at the hotel before having an early dinner at Old Ebbitt Grill around 1800.

We had a good meal but both agreed that we had preferred The Hamilton overall. We decided to have yet another early night as we were tired!

(30,463 steps, 12.87 miles)

short2005 · 9 Feb 18, 06:21 PM

Really enjoying your trip report ,I really cannot work out how some people behave in memorials ! We went to see Lincolns tomb in Illinois last year and there was a family letting their children run wild when there were signs clearly saying please be respectful .
Looking forward to reading the rest.

Lizzim · 9 Feb 18, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by short2005

Really enjoying your trip report ,I really cannot work out how some people behave in memorials ! We went to see Lincolns tomb in Illinois last year and there was a family letting their children run wild when there were signs clearly saying please be respectful .
Looking forward to reading the rest.

Glad someone is reading

And I don’t remember the signs at the memorials when we went to DC the first time...

We did both find Arlington to be a slightly odd experience though.

**RachelM** · 17 Feb 18, 10:22 PM

Wow, some people really don't think, completely inappropriate behaviour. Some lovely photos again but sad at the same time.

Lizzim · 17 Feb 18, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by RachelM

Wow, some people really don't think, completely inappropriate behaviour. Some lovely photos again but sad at the same time.

I know, it is a real shame. Definitely had mixed feelings about Arlington.

Jannyjan · 20 Mar 18, 03:37 PM

You certainly managed to fit a lot into a few days. always seems to be such a lot of walking. We did it in the summer and it was very hard work!

Lizzim · 20 Mar 18, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by Jannyjan

You certainly managed to fit a lot into a few days. always seems to be such a lot of walking. We did it in the summer and it was very hard work!

I think it helped that we had been before

Glee Fan · 15 Aug 18, 02:38 PM

Lots to see today. Such a shame that the notices have to even be there...

Lizzim · 15 Aug 18, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by Glee Fan

Lots to see today. Such a shame that the notices have to even be there...

I know - I don't remember them being there on our first trip.

31 Dec 17, 02:46 PM	#1
	31 Dec 17, 02:46 PM Lizzim Imagineer
Lizzim Imagineer Join Date: Apr 10 Lizzim's Reviews DIBB Villa Reviews: 1	No Disney?! A winter getaway to Washington DC and Delaware! Day 3 12th Dec Yet again this morning we had breakfast at the hotel, I had pancakes today and Rob had another omelette, this resulted in a cost including tip of $16. We decided to visit Arlington Cemetery today and so set off walking. It took us around an hour to walk the distance, it was fairly chilly again today! I think we spent a couple of hours here, it was a slightly odd experience as some people were taking selfies and posing for pictures which didn’t feel appropriate (to us). What struck both of us were the number of graves – I think it said there were over 400,000! Once we left we decided to visit the Lyndon Johnson memorial which was apparently a distance of 1.25 miles from the exit of the cemetery – well it certainly felt longer! The wind had picked up and so it wasn’t the most pleasant of walks. We arrived at the Navy and Marine memorial but struggled to find the Lyndon Johnson one – we did eventually but I must admit that I wasn’t impressed! We had hoped to find a café or something but there wasn’t one so we carried on around and eventually got a drink when we got near to the Jefferson monument after walking across the windiest bridge! After our incredibly long walk back from Arlington we decided we needed to rest at the hotel before having an early dinner at Old Ebbitt Grill around 1800. We had a good meal but both agreed that we had preferred The Hamilton overall. We decided to have yet another early night as we were tired! (30,463 steps, 12.87 miles) __________________ All my trip reports in one place! Edited at 02:57 PM.

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	20 Mar 18, 03:37 PM Jannyjan Proud to wear my Ears
Jannyjan Proud to wear my Ears Join Date: Jul 12	You certainly managed to fit a lot into a few days. always seems to be such a lot of walking. We did it in the summer and it was very hard work!