PTN 1st Anniversary

Stonehenge in the US

That's right! We found this replica of the famous Stonehenge on our way home from DC. It is called the Foamhenge. To get there from I-81, take Route 11 ( Natural Bridge exit). On the left you will pass the Natural Bridge Zoo, watch on the right, before you miss it. The megalithic structure is on top of a hill. Usually, the gate is open, just park, and walk up the hill. There is no fee for admission to enjoy this lovely site. My husband and I were really surprised to have a taste of England in that part of town. It might take years before I get the chance to see Europe and visit the real site or maybe not get the chance at all. Oh well, the foam version is still interesting. This replica is made up of styrofoam and painted to look like big boulders of stone. Those who created it did a pretty good job. Too bad, some people can't keep their hands to themselves and actually ruined some part of it by engraving their names. By the way, you can compare the pics with the real relic from this site.

A Day in D.C.

David and I went to D.C. to have my passport ammended and renewed. Since it was Monday, I got to attend the flag ceremony. Wow! It was an emotional moment for me to be able to do it again after four years. By the way, passport processing in D.C. was just one day since we were from out of state. Normally, passports are released the following day. It was a great experience. I was telling my husband that it has been my dream to have a picture at the foot of Abe Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial. It might sound corny but I was still in the Philippines when I saw the movie Planet of the Apes, and in that movie, Mr. Lincoln became a monkey. I thought I want to have a picture there before anything happens. I need to go back and explore the place some more. Here are some of the pictures and the link to the Philippine Embassy: http://www.philippineembassy-usa.org/