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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Mount Vernon - A National Treasure


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I visited Mount Vernon today, home of George Washington, with a friend visiting from North Dakota.  She hadn't been to Mount Vernon since she took a bus trip with her mother here years ago.

It was a glorious spring day.  Trees and blooms were much further along than they are at my house.  


I especially enjoyed seeing the redbuds in bloom.





Can you beat the blue of that sky?



You can even see the blue reflected in the glass.




And what a wonderful setting for a home on the Potomac River!


Our founding fathers offered George the kingship, but he turned it down.  He also turned down running for a third term as president and the smooth transition of power made a start there.

His carriage though looks fit enough for a king.












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11 comments:

  1. RoseTuesday, March 29, 2016 7:51:00 PM

    I have never been there, but would love to see it. A beautiful place for a great man.

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  2. AnonymousTuesday, March 29, 2016 9:41:00 PM

    What a beautiful day to visit this National treasure...

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  3. doodles n daydreamsTuesday, March 29, 2016 11:23:00 PM

    A lovely day for a lovely day out. Yes that carriage looks like a Landau and could be in the queen of England's stable of cars etc.

    Diana

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  4. Bethany CarsonTuesday, March 29, 2016 11:52:00 PM

    What a beautiful place to visit! Loved the redbuds especially, but all the other photos as well. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  5. Margaret Birding For PleasureWednesday, March 30, 2016 1:49:00 AM

    A lovely visit to this place with your friend. The blossom is gorgeous and I wouldlove a ride in that carriage.

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  6. KayWednesday, March 30, 2016 3:38:00 AM

    These are awesome photos of Mt. Vernon. We haven't been there in such a long time. It sure is beautiful in springtime.

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  7. nicol2carmWednesday, March 30, 2016 4:18:00 AM

    You had a wonderful day for this trip. I love your pictures with he redbuds in bloom.

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  8. TomWednesday, March 30, 2016 4:55:00 AM

    Now this is a treasure! I haven't been for a visit in over 50 years, thanks for taking me along. I'm glad that you have been able to take time share this, please hurry back.

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  9. ArtiWednesday, March 30, 2016 5:56:00 AM

    A perfect day to visit such a beautiful place with blooming trees. I have been there with my host family in 1977 during my exchange year. Like to see it again.

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  10. Latane BartonWednesday, March 30, 2016 7:46:00 AM

    I haven't been to Mt. Vernon in a LARGE number of years so your post brought back tons of memories. Thanks for letting me tag along, Marcia.

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  11. Betsy Banks AdamsWednesday, March 30, 2016 9:59:00 AM

    Ah---memories. I haven't been to Mt. Vernon probably since I was a teen... We need to go back sometime. So gorgeous.

    Great set of pictures. Our RedBuds are pretty like that but none of our big trees have leaves YET.

    Hope you had a great time with your friend.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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