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excursion to Washington DC on July 26, 2003 to provide an opportunity for those
in the group to enrich existing friendships, make new friends and broaden their
horizons. Click on the pictures for a better view.
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The tour bus arrived at Mount Horeb at 6:20 AM, with
departure scheduled for 6:30.Thirty six passengers in a jovial mood shuffled on
board and awaited the time for departure. |
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group arrived at the National Cathedral ahead of the time for the tour - -
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they went into the Bishop's Garden to take a walk to pass the time and enjoy the
flowers and scenery
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Bill Sprinkel and his mother took a break from walking in the
garden to relax in the shade |
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Others rested in front of the gift shop under a fig
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As the time for the tour grew closer everyone assembled at the front door and
waited for it to start
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Our Pastor noticed that a small section of the iron gate contained a scene
from the Bible showing Moses and the burning bush
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Moving inside and viewing the massive and ornate structure leaves one
speechless. It is awesome!
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The Nave of the cathedral is ninety feet high and
seats as many as 3,000 people. There are many large stained glass windows
depicting Biblical and modern events. The theme of the one on the left is
"Creation" and it contains a rock from the moon in the center if the
top circle. |
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Members of the group compare notes at the end of the tour. Additional
pictures and information is available at http://www.cathedral.org
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The next stop and tour is at the Franciscan Monastery. Our guide, a Monk,
noted that all Monks in the Franciscan order have taken a vow of poverty. |
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Ashley Craig and John Viel relax and wait patiently for the tour to begin
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The Monk who acted as guide described the significance of each
scene and provided the appropriate biblical references. More scenes within the
Monastery are available on their website www.myfranciscan.com
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The group visited Union Station in downtown D.C. between tours for lunch and
arrived back at Mount Horeb where the trip ended at 6:30 PM.
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