Day 65 Washington DC

We could only drive by the Washington Monument and the Capital building today but we do hope to get closer tomorrow. The bloosems of the trees are so beautiful they are everywhere Washington DC is a beautiful city but very busy.

Day 65 Washington DC

Today we went to Washington DC we are only a few miles from there at the Walmart we are at. We went into a couple of the Smithsonians this one is the National Museum of American History had lot of different travel pieces on display very interesting it was free to go visit, it has so much stuff to see it is almost overwelming but so great to get to see. We then went to one where there were animals and mamals from all over the world, these two were close together and when we left them it was becoming very busy in Washington DC it was impossible to find a parking spot near anything else so we left with hopes of coming earlier in morning to get a parking spot and hopefully see a few more of the Smithsonian.

Day 64 going to Washington DC

Along the way to Washington DC we saw very beautiful scenery the trees were budding out. The daffidils were everywhere, and there still was a beautiful Magnolia tree blooming. Virginia is a very beautiful state green and lush, trees and flowers lining the freeway with rich colours.

Day 64 going to Washington DC

Breaking our camp at Walmart to head on down the road towards Washington DC

Day 63 heading to Washington DC

When we left Tennessee we were on I-40 for a bit then went to I-81 and before I knew it we were in the state of Virginia, Virginia is a very beautiful state, with the trees budding out and the flowers blooming it was a very enjoyable ride. Before you knew it we were turning into our stop for the night at Walmart in Lexington. We will be leaving again tomorrow and we should be in Washington DC as we are only about 190 miles from there we will be staying there a few days I think.

Day 63 heading to Washington DC

We left our RV park after staying one more day, there's Jim dumping the garbage. We headed out you can see Mel's Diner it is a replica of the one from Happy Days we never did go into it. And as we say goodbye to Dolly and Dollywood and the neat town of Pigeon Forge. It is a really great town to bring children lots to do.

Day 62 Elvis Museum in Pigeon Forge

It is so nice to see the trees budding out with all the rain that has fallen, you can see new buds and green grass everyday, it means nicer weather is ahead for us to continue on our tour of the states, we are heading next towards Washington DC.

Day 62 Elvis Museum in Pigeon Forge

This emblem of TCB Elvis and Percilla designed it he wanted TCB on it and was trying to think of what else then a boldt of Lightning lite up the sky and he had his design you will see this on all kinds of Elvis's momentoes. So alas I will leave Tennessee and the history of Elvis behind me but I will never forget this great adventure I had of touring every part of his life. Truly now.

Elvis has left the blog

Day 62 Elvis Museum in Pigeon Forge

This museum had a lot of Elvis's jewelry, his first dollar he made, Elvis through all the stuff I read was a very kind generous, giving man he loved to give things he bought away, he gave alot of stuff to his band and to one in particular he gave lots to his head bass player and singer.

Day 62 Elvis Museum in Pigeon Forge

This museum owned by a good friend of Elvis's (last name of Moon) had some very personnel things of Elvis's he was able to put into this museum. Elvis did like to work out he did karate and tennis, and various other sports. There was a lot of write ups on Elvis his life, his marriage, his daughter Lisa Marie. Told of Elvis's three homes one in California and Memphis and I am sorry I forgot the other place, it had 2 cars he owned one he used for his honeymoon the red one the other he used to tour with the white cadilac.