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MarilynW
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Posted: May 08 2007 at 8:35am \| IP Logged

We are going to make our first visit to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in DC this week - to celebrate May, the twins' FHC this weekend and to help us start up our Blessed Mother notebooks.

Please would you share any tips you may have about the best way to visit with kids 10 and under. Any tips about the best way to drive there from Northern VA, parking, what we can realistically do and see etc - please would you post or pm me.

Thanks

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Posted: May 08 2007 at 11:51am \| IP Logged

oh, please POST! We are going there next month!

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Posted: May 08 2007 at 1:19pm \| IP Logged

We loved the free tour, especially the kids. We drove in and parked at the free lot across the small side street, but I missed a turn getting there so I won't attempt directions.

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Posted: May 11 2007 at 2:28pm \| IP Logged

We just got back from the Basilica of the National Shrine. Absolutely amazing and inspiring place! We are already setting a date to go back for a longer time. I feel like I could spend a whole day there - such peace and beauty. We prayed in many of the chapels and the kids did not get tired of walking and walking - no complaints at all - even the 3 year old whose verdict is "I like that big and beautiful church"

We got lots of photos to start off our Blessed Mother notebooks - but we definitely need to go back.

Chari - let me know if there is anything specific you want to know.

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Posted: May 11 2007 at 2:54pm \| IP Logged

I'm sorry I missed this thread earlier. I so love the place! I am very happy to hear all went well Marilyn!

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