Alright it is time to start All Things Arlington! On this first post I am going to start off with my visit to Arlington National Cemetery. In May of 2011, six girls, including myself, spent the whole entire day walking around this beautiful historic site in Arlington, Virginia. Around us there were full green leaved trees, a small creek running through out the site, and rows upon rows of white grave stones. The sounds in the area were limited. You could hear the birds chirping, small whispers from the people around you, and the clicks of pictures being taken. It was serene. People are walking slowly along the path while reading the names of the deceased or remembering our countries history. About halfway up the path, there was a small crowd gathered around a group of grave sites. It was the Kennedy family. You keep walking to the end of the trail and once again you see a group of people. They are all quiet as they watch something to simple being done but with so much meaning. This was the changing of the guards in front of the Tomb of the Unknown soldier. This was my favorite aspect of the site. I will be going through this particular aspect in my next blog. Every where we went throughout the day, it was peaceful. Which I believe is the point of Arlington. It is a final resting place for those who have done amazing things for our country. Keep checking my blog for more information on this wonderful historical site.
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