Friday, August 7, 2009

Sights in and around Dover, DE

Evergreen trees are not as plentiful in Dover as in the west. Here is an evergreen trying to grow among the other trees along a roadside patch of trees.
It was amazing how dense the trees were in places. I truly know what was being said now by "Clearing the ground," can't imagine what it was like when the first settlers came to America to see all the trees growing together.

It was interesting to drive a short distance from Aaron & Shanessy's house to see the governors house, it was very beautiful and old.


Another old house in Dover, but so lovely.



There are so many old buildings in Dover, it was so neat to see them. There were places the bricks were so they were crumbly, but still the houses are standing. An awesome sight!




Dover Air Force Base


I couldn't believe the size of some of these air planes, they are huge!!!




Aaron works someplace back there



Air Control Tower on base. Aaron took us to the base to show us around. We have never been on an Air Force Base before. It was interesting, it is basically a town within a town. We mailed post cards from the Post Office on base, saw some of the housing, several huge air planes, and many other buildings on base. It is amazing all the stuff that goes into a base.




Hershey, PA

Grandpa and Aeraci at Hershey Park. Looks like they are having a fine time.

The smoke stacks to the Hershey Plant as seen from the top of the Farris Wheel.

Water fun with Grandma Leah, Aeraci, Shanessy and Bre


Daddy and Aeraci had the first ride at the park



Hershey Park was so much fun. Grandpa & Grandpa Owens were even talked into riding on one of the Roller Coasters. It was a blast, but don't even think of getting me to go on one of the other Roller Coasters there, they were wicked looking.