Loved Washington DC. Dinner and breakfast in lovely Georgetown. Meandered around the monuments (under the blossoming pink and white cherry trees), Mall and the Capitol. Lingered outside the White House trying to figure out what was where, said 'hi' to their bee-keeper, and took 'I was here' photos for lots of other tourists. Unfortunately no sightings of the sweet girls on their swing set or Michelle in the new veggie patch.
A 10pm drive to see the main sites - fantastic to see the monuments lit up, hair-raising to navigate their crazy road system!
A visit to the Museum of American History to see among other things, Abe Lincoln's top hat, Dorothy's sparkling red shoes, Ali's boxing gloves, several First Ladies' inaugural gowns, and the 1813-made flag that inspired the 'Star Spangled Banner'. Fun, entertaining and lots to learn about the US.
Some time spent at Arlington - lucky to see some American pomp and ceremony in the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown soldier, great views of DC's landmarks across the Potomac (see photo).
Some time spent at Arlington - lucky to see some American pomp and ceremony in the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown soldier, great views of DC's landmarks across the Potomac (see photo).
DC is a beautiful, easy-to-stroll city - the architecture, the magnolias, the history, the feeling that such a small city plays such a huge role in the world.
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