We started the day heading to Union Station to pick up a rental car, then headed north to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Gettysburg National Visitor Park Visitor Center is quite impressive. We were excited to get tickets for a bus tour of the battle fields. Unfortunately, the rain started just as we were loading the bus, and it only got worse. I ventured out of the bus a couple times, but was soon drenched, so thought I was better off staying inside. The good news was that we had a great tour guide who really brought the Battle of Gettysburg to life for us. He not only gave facts and figures, but some personal stories from the 170,000 Americans involved in the largest battle on American soil. Despite the rain, we got a good feel for what happened on those farm fields over 150 years ago. The monuments are everywhere and recognize both Union and Confederate lives. Now I want to come back and see them in the sunshine and take time to explore at my own pace.
After leaving Gettysburg, we drove 2.5 hours to my cousin Nancy's place outside of Philadelphia. It's so good to be here. Her husband Howie prepped a huge prime rib for at big family dinner tomorrow. So excited to see everyone and for them to meet Will.
Short entry today as much of the day was in the car. The trip is winding down.
Goodnight all!
Rich & Will
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