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Amarillo, TX: Part 1: Cadillac Ranch

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Amarillo, TX pleasantly surprised me.  My short time there was quite enjoyable.  It is a city in the Texas Panhandle and is the perfect place to get a big taste of Texas even if you only have a small amount of time. From old Cadillacs and RV’s, to gigantic steaks and war memorials, the city is an Old West enthusiast’s dream. 
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Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum

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The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum takes you to infinity and beyond. This mecca, of all things flight, educates and inspires future generations of pilots and astronauts from around the world. My lil’ road dog pilot-in-training loved it! The museum contains the largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts in the world. All the components of human flight are on display. It showcases the amazing technological achievements that have progressed aviation and space exploration throughout the last century.
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2017

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2017 was held in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and required a special event ticket. Everybody visiting the Magic Kingdom in late August through early November got to enjoy the park decorations, but only the people attending the party got to enjoy the special events. On certain nights during those months, the Magic Kingdom closed early so that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party could be held from 7 p.m. to midnight. My family, was one of many, that got the opportunity. Guests of all ages were encouraged to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes. To my dismay, we did not. My lil’ road dog didn’t want to. Instead, I wore a Mickey black skeleton t-shirt, while he wore a grey BB8 one (which happens to be his favorite Star Wars character).

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Washington, DC Getaway – Part 2

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Our second and final day with Granny Duck had us all taking a morning tour of Artechouse’s exhibit, “Spirit of Autumn”.  Yet, this was not to happen at our scheduled 10am tour time. Instead, we were treated with the arrival of several firefighters. Apparently, someone’s car in the building’s garage caught on fire. This led to an all out evacuation of the building. So, no morning tour for us. The fire was eventually put out and people allowed back in. But, the exhibit officials needed time to air out the smoke smell. Therefore, we were given the option of a refund or re-booking. We opted for an afternoon re-booking, especially since Granny Duck was catching the train back to Virginia later that afternoon.
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Washington, DC Getaway – Part 1

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Monuments and memorials, waterfront views, true local flavor – Washington, DC is a place unlike any other. There’s an endless amount of things to see and do in the District, such as exploring the free and interactive museums across the city. Also, don’t forget to save time to take in the sights along the National Mall in all its splendor.

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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2017

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I have always wanted to go to New Mexico to see the hot air balloons fill the sky. My wish came true on October 10, 2017. Coca-Cola happen to be sponsoring this day during the fiesta. The thing is though, in order to see the morning glow of the balloons, you have to wake up extremely early. Therefore, my day began at 2:45am which allowed me plenty of time to arrive to the fiesta parking lot by their opening time of 4:30am. With coffee in hand, I walked down to the balloon grounds, found a good spot, and awaited the 5:45am Laser Light Show. Next up was the 6am Dawn Patrol followed by the 7am Balloon Launch. It was all so magically beautiful and cold. The temperature  was around 34°F.
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