Today's highlight -- visiting the Gettysburg Battlefield.I can't imagine any tourist walking this hallowed ground is ever able to prevent his or her mind from wandering, as well as wondering, at the 50,000 young men who occupied the same sacred ground, spilling their blood and giving their lives in such a violent conflict. The peace and beauty of the area today makes it almost impossible to fathom the original carnage of the area -- the emotion it inspires is incredible.
We left Virginia after breakfast and crossed back and forth across the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania until reaching Gettysburg. After spending a few hours in the historic area, we ended up in Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania, for the night. We just ordered Chinese and are planning to kick back for the evening at the hotel.
It looks like we've got about two days of driving left before we reach New Hampshire. I'm so glad we made this drive together as a family. Seeing America in the way we have is pretty cool.
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I'm sure it was beautiful. And memorable.
GETTYSBURG?! Ummm... I am in awe.
BTW, this is sooooo not the first time you're going to blog about the amazing things you'll be seeing with regard to the Birthplace of our Amazing Country, and I can't wait to see where you go. Blessings to you and all, friend.
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