TBT:My Family Vacation

Back in 1965 my family set out on a road trip to Washington, DC. Dad drove and Mom attempted to read maps, and in the back seat of our car were my brother, Richard, my sister, Melodie and me. I was all of 6 years old and probably a bit of a handful.

We filled the back seat with boxes of Barbie toys, and I remember having to be totally silent when we drove through large cities with heavy traffic. Dad really was a nervous Nelly about driving in the city.

We stayed at the Mayflower Hotel, and although I remember nothing about the room, I do remember liking the rather elaborate elevator that they had.

We went to the Lincoln Memorial, and stood for Dad to take our picture. It was so hot and I recall that we were all sweating like crazy. My poor brother was wearing a suit.

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And then over to the White House. Dad insisted we pose and I recall refusing to sit down and burn my legs. Being the baby of the family, I wasn’t forced to sit down, but my sister and brother were.

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We visited Arlington National Cemetery, and President Kennedy’s grave. I remember the eternal flame, but not much else.

The most important thing about this trip is that it was the only vacation that we took as a family. We made day trips, but never again did the five of us travel or do any sort of vacation together. I am so happy to have these pictures, and my sister’s great memory, so I can look back and remember…

2 thoughts on “TBT:My Family Vacation”

  1. Dad and I were went alone to see Kennedy’s grave. It was SO hot that you, Mom and Dickie stayed in the air conditioned bus along with most of the other people on the tour. Of course Kennedy was then moved to some other location. It was a long hot walk up the hill to see it, but I really wanted to go.
    We had two rooms that had a door between them. Dad and Dick were in the boys room and Mom, you and I were in the girls room. I remember using Amins powder all over since we were so hot.
    We ate at a cafeteria like place. Walked around the whole White House, went inside the White House too. We spent sometime at the Air and Space Museum and went to see the First Ladies gowns.
    We got lost driving home too. One wrong turn and it took a bit to find our way back onto the highway. LOL! Love YOU, Mel

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