Probably our biggest day yet, we did a lot!! We started out early on the Metro to D.C. for the FBI tour (Chris took a nap). Lots of guns! Anyone who has taken the tour will probably agree, the gun collection is perhaps the most memorable thing on the tour--next to the firearms display, which was our only opportunity to actually see a real FBI agent. I think they must go to a Jack Webb class at the academy to learn how to walk without moving their arms like the guys on Dragnet. Not only did we learn how to walk like an FBI agent, we learned how people in D.C. park (about as good as they drive).
After the tour, we said goodbye to Max and the rest of the Childs family (Chris' cousin) and it was off to Gettysburg, PA for a very brief tour. If you do make it to Gettysburg and you only have about 2 hours to spare, check out the Electric Light Map and the self-guided audio tour. We only made it to the first 3 of 16 stops, but it was fun!
Our haste was due to our scheduled arrival in Downingtown, PA where Bill & Liz live, friends of my family from CA. They introduced us to several East Coast summer traditions during our visit, starting with what was supposed to be crabs and beer. Unfortunately I was drinking Margaritas instead...let's just say we don't recommend the combination. Liz was being attacked by insects and Chris and I did our best to polish off the crabs. When all was said and done, we had just enough time for a visit to the jacuzzi before bed (also not recommended to be combined with tequila and crabs).
