bigredfish
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My first trip was 1966-‘67 with my folks and brother. It was a family vacation but for Dad and me, avid Civil War buffs, it was an excuse to visit Gettysburg, Antietam, Harper’s Ferry. DC still held a measure of awe and beauty. Bigger than life. Saw all of the major attractions, loved the Smithsonian, spent 2 days there.
I remember the following year Mom demanded we go to Ocean City
Second time was 25 years later for a conference. Didn’t do all of the touristy things that time, Reagan was gone, wasn’t into politics like I am now. But there was a noticeable difference. The magic was gone.
I remember the following year Mom demanded we go to Ocean City

Second time was 25 years later for a conference. Didn’t do all of the touristy things that time, Reagan was gone, wasn’t into politics like I am now. But there was a noticeable difference. The magic was gone.