MONTPELIER — In front of the Statehouse around noon on Monday, families staked out their patch of grass with lawn chairs and blankets. Children ran up and down the steps or kicked a ball around passers-by. It was a few minutes before a DJ started playing music, but already there was a festive atmosphere.
For Diep Nguyen, 46, and his wife Tuyen, 41, making an unforgettable memory with their kids is the reason they drove 150 miles yesterday from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to see the moment of totality during the afternoon’s solar eclipse.
“For the next one, they’re going to be in their 30s. I’m going to be close to 70, if I’m still around,” said Diep, corralling Julian, 7, and Elise, 5, into his arms for a photo.
They booked an Airbnb back in November to secure a spot to see it. Diep brought two cameras and an array of lenses. As a police officer in Boston, he is used to taking pictures of crime scenes. Today, he will be turning his lens upwards to capture the sun — and toward his kids, to capture their reactions.
