Today I woke up and did some Yoga. It felt wonderful after 2 days of walking around. Than we were off!
We took the metro to the U.S. Capital, and Adam and I went through the brand new Visitors Center. We left Krissy outside with our bags so we didn't spend much time there...but we did buy a book on its History. It was fascinating going through there. They had models of how the Capital and the area around it has expanded over the years. It started so small, with nothing around it, to what it is today. It was fascinating. They also had some documents on display that are important parts of history...such as the appropriation bill that provided money for expansion into the west...a whole $2,500! That's crazy compared to today's money isn't it. Anyway, much much more there...I will make a longer post on that later.
We than went across the street to the U.S. Supreme Court. I LOVED it. I am completely and totally obsessed with law...and I nearly bought a book of ALL the important Supreme Court decisions. What a nerd am I. It was fun though, saw the actual court room...where such decisions as Roe V. Wade and Ramdan v. Rumsfield have been decided, and argued. How crazy!!!
Than we went to the U.S. Botanical Gardens. It was beautiful, and we say a lot of plants I want in my house someday. :) It's good to start planning ahead.
Off to lunch at the National Museum of the American Indian. They had indian themed food there, and Krissy treated us. Adam and I both had Indian Tacos. They were good! If we have time yet while we are here...we may go back and actually go through the museum. It' a beautiful building, and Krissy said Mom really liked it when she came.
Than, we started the long afternoon of walking, walking, walking. We walked down the National Mall (where Krissy pointed out over and over how far back people stood for the Inauguration...its amazing to actually walk that and realize the magnitude of Obama's inauguration) to view all the memorials and monuments of importance...which includes:
-Washington Monument (just walked past)
-WW II Memorial (BEAUTIFUL)
-Lincoln Memorial (Large, and reminds you how far we've really come)
-Korean War Memorial (Freedom is Not Free)
-Roosevelt Memorial (Off the Mall to the Left...but this is my all time FAVORITE MEMORIAL, I can't wait to upload pictures and discuss this memorial in more detail)
-Jefferson Memorial (which on the way to, we took a walk around the Tidal Basin, where the Cheery Blossoms are in bloom...it was beautiful, even if a bit cloudy and dreary out).
After the Jefferson Memorial, we walked back towards Lincoln Memorial to walk through the Vietnam Memorial. I just can't even describe this memorial. You hear ALL the time of all the soldiers we lost during the Vietnam War...but walking past that wall, and seeing each and every name written in stone...it really gets to you. It's beautiful, and sad, and you just can't help going through that memorial without shedding at least one tear. It's beautiful.
Than we headed off to walk past the White House one more time, this time Krissy wanted us to walk behind the house. So we did. Well, once we started walking towards us, Police started pushing people back. So, we decided to stick around and see what was going on. Than, we saw security put out a huge X on the White House Lawn. Marine One was coming in!!! We stood around for about 10mins, and than the helicopter came over head. It was pretty amazing to see it fly right over my head. President Obama right above my head in a helicopter. HOW COOL!!! It was awesome, and Krissy took a video, and Adam took tons of pics...so I'll post about that much more later as well.
Than off to a Brewing Co. for dinner. We got there in time for happy hour, so we had cheap appetizers for dinner, and a couple beers. Walked to Chinatown afterwards, hoped on the Metro and came home. Played Quiddler, and crashed.
I hope my legs can hold up for day #4...we're not yet sure what we'll do. But I definitely want to see Arlington Cemetary before we leave...so probably that. I'll keep you posted!
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