Happy Heart

Today on our way home from being in the city {which, by the way, was amazing. We spent most of our time at the Smithsonian museums.} we decided to take a little pit stop at 

Arlington Cemetery.

Wow. Seriously, it was beautiful.

It's incredible to think of all the men and women who have fought for this country. The peace and reverence you feel there is incredible. It's so calming. And beautiful. Everything here is green. Which was even more amazing at the cemetery. You can see all of the graves, and how they stretch on forever.

And when you think they've ended, you are able to see even more white through the leaves. 

And as you walk up the path to the top of the next hill the white just continues. It's like a sea. And it's so amazing how perfectly lined up they all are. If you're looking down the side, or on an angle, they all line up. It was amazing how quiet it was at John F. Kennedy's grave. There's such a respect. It's amazing, really. There were a bunch of school groups there, and the kids were young, and it was crazy to see how they were able to tell that respect was needed, and they were so quiet.

We were also able to watch the changing of the guard. I got a bit teary eyed during that.

*sigh* I'm going to miss this place. Maybe someday I'll move here. Just for a year or two. I think I'd like that. There's no mountains here.. but I think that all of the trees make up for it. If you ever get the chance to come here, snag it. And go to Arlington for sure. You will love it.