This trip was a special one, in that he carried a ton of generals and admirals around the world as part of a class they have to attend. Since his passengers were busy with classes and meetings, he and his crew were able to play! Their first stop was Tel Aviv.
The port of Joppa, where Jonah set sail from.
Jerusalem as seen from the Mount of Olives. 
The Golden Gate of the old city, which was sealed up long ago. 
Dan outside the Garden Tomb. What an incredible experience he had! 
The wailing wall. Dan said a prayer for us here. It can't hurt, right?!
Their next stop was Masada, an old fortress built by Herod. Then they got to float on the dead sea.
Apparently the mud is very good for you, so everyone plasters it on. Dan and his crew, the goofballs they are, didn't hold back.
The next stop was Turkey. They visited Ankara and Istanbul. 
Outside of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
The Haggia Sophia, a church that was turned into a mosque, and is now a museum.
Cisterns in the old city, built in the 200's.
Danno at the Grand Bazaar. After touring Turkey, they spent time in Serbia, Sicily, and Rome. Danno loved Rome, and I have to admit I am jealous!
The Coliseum.
The Roman Forum from Palatine Hill.
On the way to the Sistine Chapel, part of the Vatican Museum.
Danno's crew in part of the Vatican Museum. So much stuff!
The guys in front of St. Peter's Basilica.
Danno even got to see the Pope leaving the Vatican. He happened to be there on Ash Wednesday, and was giving a mass that day.
That night Dan was getting ready for his trip when Sam spied daddy's headset. For some reason he loves playing with it.
While Dan was gone, I was able to get to the Manhattan temple! Our district is the DC temple, so we normally have to go down there when we get the c
Next stop was Yorktown, another of Dan's battlefield tours. Here he bought a fun Junior Ranger hat for Sam, which Sam made him try on of course. Here Dan models it in front of the monument of the battle. 
After some shopping and food we decided to call our trip complete, with a final stop at the Norfolk Naval Base, the world's largest Naval Base. Sam got to see aircraft carriers, submarines, and destroyers along with a ton of other ships we didn't know what to call!
The next day we set out for home, with a couple of Dan's detours along the way. The first stop was Appomattox Courthouse, where the Civil War ended (for the most part anyway). Here Sam explores the area around the building where Grant accepted Lee's surrender. Sam loved running around after being in the car so much!
Me and Sam in front of the capital. For 5 years we have wanted to tour this, and finally we got out and did it. Here Sam was approached by a Capital Policeman and given a Junior Officer police badge for his coat. He loved it!
Dan and Sam in the new Visitor's Center in front of the statue of freedom.
"Future Pilot" Sam!
Sam was in total awe of the "Wee," his name for an airplane. We think it is because of the sound we make when playing with them.
Ready for take off!
