Today was a FULL day - with visits to destinations in northern Virginia & in the heart of Washington DC, & then a drive south to Thomas Jefferson's home town, Charlottesville, VA.
The group made an early start, reboarding the bus & saying hello again to driver Valerie.
First stop was George Washington's home Mount Vernon.
Once a large country estate, despite the nearby urban sprawl Mount Vernon still shows how the first president lived as a 'gentleman farmer'. After touring the mansion & seeing the surrounding estate it was on to the next visit, Washington's National Cathedral.
Being a licensed DC guide our Global Explorers tour leader Kristin was able to expertly guide the group around this beautiful building. Next she used her expertise to fit in a stop at the White House & then lunch at a string of Washington's increasingly popular food trucks. Lunch like the locals!
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