We got up bright and early, headed to the airport, flew to DC, took the Metro into the city, and walked over 9 miles checking out the monuments, memorials, and museums. It was a glorious, splendid day and we had a lot of fun walking all over the place. Here's some of the highlights:
Waiting for the Metro outside the airport
Vietnam War Memorial (Justin said at night it's cool b/c there's metal slabs that reflect the light and make it look like the soldiers are walking through rice paddies)
Washington Monument (WAY taller and wider than I ever thought)
Jefferson Memorial (Monument?) across Reflection Pool
Lincoln - GREAT man!
In front of the new WWII Memorial right in between the Washington and Jefferson Monuments
Justin is an ant compared to this monster.
Arlington Cemetery
Hope Diamond (this was the BEST Smithsonian!)
A 30-room dollhouse. It was ridiculously huge and meticulously detailed.
The Fonze's (sp?) jacket
Kermit the Frog!!!
Some beautiful building in downtown DC.
We saw this house and realized we'd forgotten our eggs and t.p. Shucks. Maybe next time...
Overall, SUCH a fun trip. We were definitely tired after walking around all day, but it was good exercise and good practice. We're hoping to do the Susan G. Komen 3-day (you walk 60 miles over 3 days as a breast cancer fundraiser), and it was a huge reality check of what it'll take to walk 20 miles a day. Augh! Made me think twice about it... Has anybody ever done the 3-day? Advice?
2 comments:
hey so I don't remember which side it is, but on a really clear day you can see the temple at the top of the washington monument.
looks like you guys had a lot of fun in d.c. i'm so jealous! I wish we could take a day trip somewhere! that is so much fun!! love and miss you both lots and lots!
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