This week marked the end of an era for me! Harry Potter officially came to a close. It was a very weird feeling. It may sound really dramatic, but I grew up with Harry Potter, I was 11 when I read the first book and just continued to grow up with him. The books finished when I was about 17, same as him. The movies kept everything going still until this weekend. It is officially over. The good thing is that you can still read those books and you fall straight back into the world of Hogwarts, and Harry Potter. This movie was fantastic though! Although they changed some things that I liked from the book, the changes still got the same emotions, and story through. I was crying and laughing most of the time. I thought this one was the best as far as getting the emotions of the characters through. They didn't hold back on showing the severity of the situation to make it a kids movie, which I appreciated, even though it made it hard to watch. I loved it though, and I want to go see it again!
The day after was a slow, relaxing day. It was really nice. The weather was also really nice.
Saturday we decided to go to Baltimore. We rented a car for the day and headed up there. It was really fun. We went to the Harbor first. We ate lunch there and enjoyed the view. We then took a free walking tour of Baltimore. It was just Kiera, Michelle, Michaelann and I on the tour so we ended up with a personal tour guide. It was about a mile and a half walk, and the weather was great! We got to see Little Italy, City Hall, the Harbor some more, and learn about the history of Baltimore.
After the tour we went to Fort McHenry. This is the place that the Battle of Baltimore happened in the War of 1812. They were defending Baltimore against the British Navy. All through the night bombs were flying, but they never gave up. The people of Baltimore stood on the rooftops, or looked out their top windows watching. In the morning the bombs stopped. The people waited to see through the morning light, which flag would be raised. The Star Spangled Banner was raised. Francis Scott Key was watching this and was compelled to write the Star Spangled Banner because of the courage, and endurance of the American Spirit that night. It was very cool to see. The flag that flies there is the same size as the original that flew. It is huge! It was also a beautiful view of the Harbor!
We then went to the creepiest cemetery I have ever been. I was so happy when we finally left. It was where Edgar Allan Poe was buried. We then went to find his house. I honestly didn't care that much, but my roommates did. It was in a super sketchy area though so we left.
After that we drove back down to Washington D.C. We went to the temple on our way back. The temple is closed, but we went to the visitor center. I love the temple! It is such a beautiful place, and can fill you with happiness! I enjoyed being there alot. After the temple we decided while we have a car we should go to Target to get groceries. It was a very busy, full day. I was exhausted. The roads are really confusing around here, and it took a lot of concentration and stress trying to figure it all out, and parking and everything. I am glad that the metro gets us most places.
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