It was in the Spring of 1963. I was in the ninth grade at Edwin Markham Junior High on Staten Island. I showed up there very early in the morning to embark on my trip to Washington, DC. We took a bus to Grand Central Station then rode the train to DC. While on the train I had my very first fried chicken boxed lunch. I remember liking it. Once there we visited several places. I honestly cannot remember any of them except the Smithsonian Institute. The image on the right is what I looked like a few months after my visit to DC. I didn't smile a whole lot for pics back then. ツ
Thinking back, I feel that one of the great things about growing up in New York City was the school field trips to museums and historical sites close by. I still remember walking through the Franklin Institute and seeing the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Such great childhood memories.
Once while in the Marines, my wife and I drove up to and around D. C. We didn't spend much time there unfortunately and looking back I wish we had seen the "sights" rather than just driving through. One of our daughters and granddaughters recently toured all the sights and brought back amazing pictures.
ReplyDeleteFun memory Gregg. Back in 1989 I drove through DC on a business trip. I too wish I had time to take in the sights.
DeleteThe photo isn't too clear but your certainly not look 14 there. Looks like you've graduated from college at 20+.
ReplyDeleteI would have loved to hear that back then Pearlie. I had such a baby face.
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