Arlington Cemetary

In the afternoon we visited Arlington National Cemetery. The grounds are magnificent. There is a continued reminder to show honor and respect for those who have given their lives in service to their country. It was a very warm day with the temperature in the 80's and the humidity also in the 80's.

After Arlington we headed to Alexandria, VA for our dinner and a guided tour of the legends of Alexandria. Mother Nature had other plans for us. As we were driving, we were hit by the brunt of a major thunder/lightening storm. It rained heavily for several hours. Instead of a walking tour, we did it by bus.

The changing of the guard at Arlington Cemetery.
The grounds originally belonged to General Robert E. Lee. During the Civil War, the Union Army took control of his home. They began to bury the dead Union soldiers in his front yard.

The Eternal Flame at the grave of President John F. Kennedy.
The grounds at Arlington.