Welcome to Florida

Savannah

Savannah's City Hall

River Street

Forrest Gump, he came onto our tour bus.

This post is from Savannah, GA. I've heard many great things about Savannah, the town and its people, and I wasn't disappointed. I can always count on great Southern hospitality when I'm in the deep South. This city has a lot of history and many stories behind it. The only regret was not visiting a cemetery and opting to go to River St. River Street was so overrated and dumpy it was a let down.

Welcome to Tennessee

I've been to Tennessee several times but this is the first time I was able to get a picture with the welcome sign.

Georgia Welcomes You

First time in Georgia.

Biltmore Estate

This is a look at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. It was one of our stops along the way on our drive to Disney. The house is owned by the Vanderbilt family. Words cannot express this house enough.

New River Gorge Bridge

We came upon this bridge during the drive to Florida. One day a year the bridge is closed to traffic and people are allowed to walk on it or base jump from it. The yearly event is called Bridge Day. It is located near Beckley, WV.

A Look Down Pennsylvania Ave.

The U.S. Capitol

Taking pictures of our Capitol never gets old. This was taken from atop the Old Post Office building in the clock tower. This is my favorite landmark in Washington, D.C.

Mount Vernon

George's tomb

George and Martha Washington's tombs

It has been quite some time since I last posted on here. I have been very busy and now it's time for summer vacation. Walt Disney World awaits us.

Here are a few pictures from Mount Vernon, George Washington's estate. This was quite the house being it's over 200 years old. It sits along the Potomac River near Alexandria, VA, just 30 miles south of Washington, D.C.

A fun fact, Mr. Washington served dinner at 3:00 P.M. and he gave his guests until 3:05 to arrive. If they didn't arrive at that time he took their table setting away and they didn't receive dinner.

Fall Foliage

Here is Pennsylvania fall foliage at its finest.

Fallingwater House

This is a bit late since it's the spring season, but here is the world famous Falling Water during the fall foliage of 2010. This house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and was build for the Kaufman family.

Meeting Pittsburgh Penguins Players

Kris Letang

Brent Johnson

Mike Rupp

Deryk Engelland

I had the opportunity to meet 4 Penguins players this season and get their autographs. Some of the players I had to stand in a line for 2+ hours for just a 90 second meet and greet, but it was all well worth it.

Me and the Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup, 'nuff said!

USS Requin

Here is a view of Downtown Pittsburgh from aboard the U.S.S. Requin, a retired submarine that is docked at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh. This vessel is massive. Due to tight quarters, I was only inside for a matter of 2 minutes and got out.

Reflections

Here is a reflection of the Fort Pitt Bridge in the Ohio River in Pittsburgh. This picture is too nice not to share.

A Christmas Story House

This is the exact house from the movie that was filmed in 1983. The house is in Cleveland, OH, not far from Downtown. The inside looks exactly as it did in the film. With the exception of the house and the department store, the rest of the movie was filmed in Canada.