Today got off to a slow start. Mom has been having issues with her migraines for over a month now and this morning was no exception. While she waited for medication to kick in the family spent some time around the camp ground. She got video of all 3 kids and Dad jumping on the campground's jump pad. It made her smile through the pain.
Once things were stable in terms of her head, they all headed out to Gettysburg again. First stop was the pharmacy to pick a Rx Mom had her doctor call in since she forgot one of the back-up medications. From there they went to the visitor center. After doing the math, they got a membership to the museum. Ironically, they did not go into the museum today. They went into the movie and the cyclorama. The film was just the right length for the youngsters and explained the 3 days of battle well. From there they headed to the cyclorama. Unsure of what the big deal was about this painting, Mom did not know what to expect. It really was amazing. 377 ft in circumference and 42 feet tall -- it was pretty amazing. They had lights that went off behind the canvas to make it look like the battle was going. They could have stayed longer to take it in but the staff had them move on.
From there, they started the auto tour. It was VERY hot out so reading some of the plaques from the truck with the a/c on high made it bearable when there was no shade. You hear how many people were there at the battle but until you start to see all the monuments to the battalions, etc. You just don't get the full impact. You see the open fields and remember that it was littered with bodies and red from blood. It is not something you can imagine...
At this point stomachs were getting hungry and the family returned to the camper. You think they would have greeted me but Riley and Aidan got straight into their swimsuits and ran off to the pool. Mom and Jane took books to read pool side. Dad stayed here to start cooking dinner.
The family seems to be glad that they planned several days here. You could cram a lot more into one day but you would be so exhausted at the end of those days you would have a harder time taking it all in. Mom is pretty sure they still will not get to experience all they could. But, since they bought a membership perhaps they will come back in the winter to experience some holiday items around here.
The family is turning in early tonight -- or at least they are going to try to. They want to take a day trip to Washington D.C. It was supposed to be a surprise for the kids but they are able to ask Dad just the right questions and watch his face and figure things out.
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