Friday Adventure

Sometimes the Friday Adventure is about helping JAC grow more cultured and we visit museums or live concerts.  This Friday the Adventure was about JAC experiencing a piece of real Americana culture.  I took JAC took the Rolling Thunder Bike Rally and Opening Parade.

JAC loves motorcycles and I think motorcycles hold a special place in the hearts of most Americans.  While I doubt I'll ever own a motorcycle (I want a scooter)  I like the fact that they stand for freedom.  The motorcycle is the modern day horse and offers quick mobility on the open road and a bit of exhilleratining adventure.

Each Memorial Day thousands of motorcycles converge on D.C. in a spectacle known as the Rolling Thunder.  While we sit in church on Sunday morning we can hear them rumble by in route to the motorcycle parade on the National Mall.  Many bikers come to town early and the weekend has many motorcycle events.  Friday is the first day and JAC loved the motorcycle rally.  He raced from place to place checking out the bikes and convincing leather clad, burly men to let him sit on their bikes.  It was great fun and a perfect start to our weekend.