Need some brotherly love? Head to Philadelphia. It is one of the most accessible road trips from Washington, DC. If you have the time, plan on spending an entire weekend exploring. We only had a day, and what a great day! Heather’s Take on Philadelphia I enjoyed my time walking around the historic city. We …
Pennsylvania Dutch Country (aka Deitscherei) is an area centered on Lancaster County in southeastern Pennsylvania. It was originally named so because it comprised many people speaking Germanic-based languages. Today, it is home to many Amish and Mennonites who are both doing their best to resist the changes of the modern world creeping in all around them. …
Richmond, the capital of Virginia, was founded in 1737 and played a substantial role in American history. Thomas Jefferson served as the second governor of Virginia before becoming our third president. He also was responsible for the Statue of Religious Freedom passing in Richmond. Patrick Henry gave his famous “Give me liberty or give me …
Heather’s View on Belmont The Belmont Stakes are held in Elmont, NY, just east of Queens on Long Island. Days after the Preakness, Belmont felt so hopeful and excited. As time drew closer to the final race, the excitement changed to disappointment. The Bodemeister, I’ll Have Another’s biggest rival, the team decided to pass on …
Heather’s View One of the traditions we bought into during our time chasing the Triple Crown was fashion. The glorious huge over-the-top headwear and the uber preppy male dress attire. It was fun and entertaining and part of the entire experience. We had fun dressing up and fitting in like the pros (we looked far …
Heather’s View In 2012, Matt and I caught a snippet on TV about a horse, I’ll Have Another, winning the Santa Anita Derby. The news started to explode about this previously unknown, now the “IT” horse to win the Kentucky Derby and possibly the elusive Triple Crown. – {We should chase the Triple Crown this …