Visit to USA 2012
#11
Originally Posted by Opal Jane
Hi Jacki,
I live 30 minutes from Washington DC and going to Lancaster Pennsylvannia to see the quilts, fabric stores and the Amish would be a great visit. I know you want to go to Washington but if you are ever in Houston Texas, the International Quilt Festival (www.quilts.com) is a must see. There are thousands of quilts and about 1500 vendors.
I live 30 minutes from Washington DC and going to Lancaster Pennsylvannia to see the quilts, fabric stores and the Amish would be a great visit. I know you want to go to Washington but if you are ever in Houston Texas, the International Quilt Festival (www.quilts.com) is a must see. There are thousands of quilts and about 1500 vendors.
Patricia
#12
There is no way on this earth I would ride a Greyhound by choice these days! I am afraid your vision is going to differ quite a bit from the reality.
Other than the Greyhound thing, I hope you do get to visit and have a wonderful time. Any AQS show will be a wonderful experience.
Other than the Greyhound thing, I hope you do get to visit and have a wonderful time. Any AQS show will be a wonderful experience.
#13
what kind of people these days? I used to take greyhound with my gma when i was little :-)
Originally Posted by ptquilts
I think you might find a different kind of people travelling the Hound these days!! It might be interesting!! How about renting a car instead, might be cheaper. If you can get over that wrong side of the road driving, I know I wouldn't try it in England!!
How about WIlliamsburg, Va, I think that is somewhat near to Washington DC.
How about WIlliamsburg, Va, I think that is somewhat near to Washington DC.
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Thanks Everyone
Of course I should have said Washington DC - the Smithsonian is a must of course but we are thinking of a 2/3 week trip. March sounds good. Pity about the bus.
Food for thought - many, many thanks.
Jacki
Of course I should have said Washington DC - the Smithsonian is a must of course but we are thinking of a 2/3 week trip. March sounds good. Pity about the bus.
Food for thought - many, many thanks.
Jacki
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Taking the Greyhound bus is not a bad thing. My friends mother takes it all the time to visit her children and she is 86 (and originally from England - smile). Take the bus if that is something you really want to do. You will have a good experience and enjoy the process. Take care and keep us posted.
Welcome to the USA from Iowa!!
Welcome to the USA from Iowa!!
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Taking the Greyhound bus is not a bad thing. My friends mother takes it all the time to visit her children and she is 86 (and originally from England - smile). Take the bus if that is something you really want to do. You will have a good experience and enjoy the process. Take care and keep us posted.
Welcome to the USA from Iowa!!
Welcome to the USA from Iowa!!
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Taking the Greyhound bus is not a bad thing. My friends mother takes it all the time to visit her children and she is 86 (and originally from England - smile). Take the bus if that is something you really want to do. You will have a good experience and enjoy the process. Take care and keep us posted.
Welcome to the USA from Iowa!!
Welcome to the USA from Iowa!!
#20
Originally Posted by Jacki
Thanks Everyone
Of course I should have said Washington DC - the Smithsonian is a must of course but we are thinking of a 2/3 week trip. March sounds good. Pity about the bus.
Food for thought - many, many thanks.
Jacki
Of course I should have said Washington DC - the Smithsonian is a must of course but we are thinking of a 2/3 week trip. March sounds good. Pity about the bus.
Food for thought - many, many thanks.
Jacki
If you decide to rent a car ... we drive on the right. Every time hubby and I get back from England I have to remind him which side to drive on. (He's originally from Essex).
From DC a few nice places to visit for scenery ...
Shenandoah Valley in VA about 80 miles west of DC (and the Blue Ridge Mountains - stunning scenary. Pick a nice day for driving and just ... drive.
Lancaster County PA - about 80 miles or so north of DC - "Amish" country.
Williamsburg/Jamestown VA - about 100 miles or so south of DC. One of the original settlement villages. Our history when we were still English :).
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