Travels
Mt Vernon Slave Cabin
The media guide says that this is a replica of a slave’s cabin on Mt. Vernon estates.
“When he was 11, George Washington inherited 10 slaves from his father, and eventually owned as many as 316 during Mount Vernon’s peak of activity. Over a period of several years, Washington actually changed his mind about slavery, declaring in 1786 that he hoped a plan would be adopted by which “slavery in this country may be abolished by slow, sure and imperceptible degrees.” When Washington died in 1799, his will stated that all slaves under his ownership were to be freed. Of the 123 slaves from Mount Vernon who were freed after his death, a number of them were provided for while staying on the plantation.” from the website: http://www.mountvernon.org/
Walking Path
I thought I had lost these photos from my DC trip last year. Here’s a walking path between the Pioneer Farm to the Ox Pen at Mt. Vernon.
Praying Mantis
Praying Mantis found on the Mt. Vernon estate on my trip to DC last year.
Moss Covered Boulders
Reaching into my archives from one of my runs into Yosemite last year. Wandered along the Merced River for this photo. I really liked the mossy boulders.
Etiwan Fertilizer
I took this photo last year while visiting Old Town Alexandria. It is now the home of the Christmas Attic but used to be an old tobacco warehouse.
Veteran’s Day
On this day we remember all those that have served in our armed forces to protect our freedom.
Don’t Mind Us, Just Passing Through
A few Avocets just passing through the flock of Ross’ Geese
Morning Stretch
This little ground squirrel came out of its burrow and did a series of stretches for me.
Gruesome Find
Traveling home one afternoon, I spotted a bunch of turkey vultures on the side of the road. I pulled over to see what they fighting over, and this was my gruesome find.
Snapshots by Kats 