Three words to describe today- HOT, HOT, HOT!!!
It was 104 degrees today with humidity. Yes, we were warm. It is not the same heat as we have in Colorado. It gets hot there, but at least it is dry heat. Here, it is hot plus with the moisture in the air, it feels suffocating.
We started our day at Washington’s Crossing. This event took place on Christmas night in 1776. Washington and his soldiers crossed the Delaware River in the middle of the night and captured the German forces at Trenton. It took somewhere between 9 to 11 hours to cross the 830 ft. wide, 6-8 ft. deep, river. This was considered to be the turning point of the Revolutionary War. 
We visited the McKenkey’s Ferry Inn where Washington ate and wrote his last orders before he crossed the river.
Another interesting bit of information: The name ‘Bar and Grill’ came from an actual grill-looking window that was attached to the bar. If the bartender needed to close up the bar, he would lock this grill to provide security. That is how it got the name ‘Bar and Grill’. Cool, huh?
The picture below is a picture of the Durham boats. These were the boats that Washington and his men crossed the Delaware River in. They were prototyped in 1757.
Next, we visited the Monmouth Battle in New Jersey. From the information I got, I cannot tell if this battle was an American victory or a draw. We also visited the cemetery of Monmouth. As I was walking along, I found a small headstone that had a little lamb on the top. The only thing written was, Little Harriet’s Grave. 
Thank goodness we traveled by charter bus today. Our driver, Bob, kept it cool in the bus for us. Since we were cool, we were happy! It shows on Dave’s ‘Happy Hat‘.
Staci:
How is all of this going to change the way you teach?
That river looks beautiful! And so does that boat. That last picture is funny. Before i read what the picture meant, i new that was Mr. Buckalew’s hand holding his hat. Write to you later! Bye!
Luv,
Breezy