Summer 1994. My parents rented an RV to take our family on one last “family vacation” before I got married in December. I loved every minute of it.
We drove north from Georgia heading towards Palmyra, NY with some major stops on the way. We visited Washington D.C., taking in several of the Smithsonian Museums, the White House, the mall, and Arlington Cemetery. Everyone in America should visit Washington D.C. The history of our great nation is something we each should learn inside and out.
From there we headed to Gettysburg, PA. Very moving, especially for a history buff like me.
One of my favorite stops had the smell of heaven, Hershey, PA. The street lights were the shape of Hershey kisses, the samples from the factory delish, and the vintage-like Hershey advertisements began my collection of chocolate signs for my kitchen.
The last and best stop though was Palmyra, NY. Why there? It’s where Joseph Smith received a heavenly vision, was entrusted with a sacred record which he translated known as the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, and where now the beautiful Hill Cumorah Pageant is held every year. I can’t begin to describe the overwhelming warmth and joy that flowed through me as I walked on that sacred ground. My parents, wisely, let each of us alone to contemplate and ponder on the events that took place in the Sacred Grove and on Cumorah’s Hill. It’s an experience I will never forget.
I hope to be able to take my own children on a trip like this someday. Instead of an RV though we may have to borrow my brother-in-law’s bus to fit us all. 😀
The photos in the this post came from Google search except for the Sacred Grove. That was taken last year in early spring when Mr. Ferrero Rocher and I took a little vacation there. For some reason I don’t have pictures of our Summer 1994 trip, hopefully my parents have some!
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the photos are terrific, and it seems like the experience will be treasured by all!! what a great trip!!
Family road trips are so wonderful! I never have been to Washington D.C. or Palmyra but I do dream of going someday. And to lots of other places. What a wonderful time you must have had with your family!
I found you through iheartfaces. I just wanted to say that I live in the DC area and can’t get enough of that town! I love it!
I love the photos… esp seeing Palmyra from another POV… as until last summer i have lived in Palmyra for 2 years (and now live just about 5 miles away in Newark, NY), but I grew up about 4 miles away Peter Whitmer Farm in Fayette, NY.
My daughters took a trip with my In Laws and were able to see DC and Gettysburg this spring, I hope we can do that with them and photography it, just as you have shown here.
Your trip reminded me of the one I wrote about. Only good memories!
yes I love my pics i took in the sacred grove.. I didnt want to take too many feeling too touristy.. but now I wish I had taken more….. I feel warm inside just thinking of it… thanks 🙂
and I LOVE that hershey kiss lamp light.. we used to have them but they dont sell hershey kisses in australia anymore,except for a speciality chocolate store in the city
I love the kisses shaped lamp. It’s just so historical lol! I love family trips because you really get to bond with your family. It’s also a great educational activity for kids.
Just now realized it was Wordfull Wednesday. Somehow I missed the topic day. Opps! We never went on vacations when I was growing up, not one. It was a luxury we couldn’t afford. We had our first family vacation last year. We had a great time, and I hope we can plan a trip every other year somewhere.
actually, no one has pictures of that trip. the camera got lost/stolen in one of the smithsonian museums. sad, no?
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