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Sight-Seeing Day #1

Since we didn't have the kids along, we took advantage of some museums that we would not have gone to with them.  Our first stop?  The 6th Floor Museum in Dallas.  This is the building from which President John F. Kennedy was shot.  Chelan and I both love American history, so this museum was quite a treat.  It was absolutely buzzing with activity!  And, on the day we visited, the closest eyewitnesses to the shooting were there to tell their story and answer questions.  Their story was pretty interesting.  They were each only 22 years old and they had taken their 2 boys to see the President's motorcade - they were standing near the "grassy knoll" when he was shot - almost right in front of them.  They were on TV within 15 minutes of the shooting to share their account.  Fascinating!
"The Window" is on the far right, 6th floor - the square window.  JFK was
shot on the road past the tree on the left.
"X" marks the spot
After the museum, we walked around the Historic West End.  I loved these old advertisements painted on the sides of the brick buildings - such character!

I also enjoyed these giant onion rings for lunch at Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse!

Our next stop was Pioneer Plaza - a thundering longhorn stampede awaited us - these sculptures were pretty cool!


We could have done so much more in Dallas, but we decided to drive out to Arlington to see Cowboys Stadium.  In a word, it is GIGANTIC - 3 million square feet to be exact.  I'm not sure such a building is justified.  I kept thinking to myself what a waste of money it all is.  So much good could be done with all the money it took to build it.  But anyway, we took a self-guided tour!  And here's a bonus - Chelan actually kicked a 15 yard field goal and made it!  Did I get a picture?  Nope - I didn't get down there in time!

They were showing highlights from last year's Cotton Bowl on the
enormous screen - fun to watch!  I think that's Collin Klein
falling in for a touchdown.

Locker Room
Cheerleader locker room - looks like a beauty salon
We ended the day with a movie in our hotel room - because that's just how adventurous we are!  No line dancing, bull riding, or wine tasting for us!  It was so nice to be able to relax for an entire evening.  I kept reminding myself that I was not giving anyone a bath, putting anyone to bed, changing any diapers, or fixing food for anyone.

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