Well, we couldn't leave the city without getting some souvenirs! So, Wednesday morning we set out to achieve our mission: find street vendors.
The crowd had died down considerably and many of the vendors had packed up and headed home with the masses. But some were still around, most notably around Union Station where many Inauguration goers were making their exit by rail. We found a few things of interest and then headed to lunch with my second cousin Nate.
After delicious sandwiches and great conversation Dani and I bid farewell to Nate and made our final trip back to Brittney's house to pack up our things. Around 5pm we hit the streets one last time this trip, waving goodbye to the Capitol and all the excitement and history we had been a part of.
The plane ride home was full of many Vermonters who attended the Inauguration, most notably former State Senator Jim Leddy, and Burlington's current mayor Bob Kiss. Other than a few local political big shots on our flight, it was pretty uneventful and we were tired. That night I dreamt of the great future our country will have under an Obama Administration and beyond.
We were so lucky to be able to witness history. And we thank you for joining us on our journey. Please check out our pictures from the trip. Note that they are plentiful and unedited (I had "burst" mode on my camera so let's just say we didn't miss much).
Sunday- the "We are One" concert
Monday- the pre-inauguration hoopla
Tuesday- the Inauguration
Best wishes for a new administration,
Tom and Dani
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