Years ago I walked the perimeter of the White House with Stan Sunshine at an NAW conference and remember being in awe of the vast structures and the consolidated power within this city.
Day one in DC proved to be extraordinary. After exiting the DC metro subway, which is very clean and far easier than the NY subway, we stood near the Navy memorial (pictured) and across the street from the National Archives. Being a couple that served the nation via the Navy; we naturally spent some time enjoying this exhibit and were struck not only by the exhibit, but by the homeless man that was doing his laundry in the fountain. He was unassuming and appeared to be a veteran or had at least served in the military as he was proud of his surroundings… makes one think.
Off to see the White House which was far less tranquil than my last experience, but stunning none the less. We gathered information on touring the White House which requires 6 months preplanning. We are in hopes to do that in the future.
Walking the streets of DC, being surrounded by stately structures that leave you feeling like the most powerful nation on earth made us a bit hungry so we stopped at a French patio café that was crazy good and the wine, as always was tasty.
Off to the Smithsonian Museum complex starting with the Natural History Museum. Again, pictures can’t describe this experience but trust us it is amazing. From the mammal exhibit to the unreal dinosaur hall you can’t even try to absorb the vast history this building allows. At one point it occurred to us that we had seen every living bird, mammal, dinosaur, bug, and whatever fish we have discovered. (The huge giant squid is a bit spooky)
We decided to take off for the day and head back. Tomorrow we hope to see the remainder of the Natural History Museum and the Air and Space Museum…we hear they have simulated flights….Wahoo!
Pic uploads are a challenge here in DC so if they are slow to come please forgive us 16 in total
Day one in DC proved to be extraordinary. After exiting the DC metro subway, which is very clean and far easier than the NY subway, we stood near the Navy memorial (pictured) and across the street from the National Archives. Being a couple that served the nation via the Navy; we naturally spent some time enjoying this exhibit and were struck not only by the exhibit, but by the homeless man that was doing his laundry in the fountain. He was unassuming and appeared to be a veteran or had at least served in the military as he was proud of his surroundings… makes one think.
Off to see the White House which was far less tranquil than my last experience, but stunning none the less. We gathered information on touring the White House which requires 6 months preplanning. We are in hopes to do that in the future.
Walking the streets of DC, being surrounded by stately structures that leave you feeling like the most powerful nation on earth made us a bit hungry so we stopped at a French patio café that was crazy good and the wine, as always was tasty.
Off to the Smithsonian Museum complex starting with the Natural History Museum. Again, pictures can’t describe this experience but trust us it is amazing. From the mammal exhibit to the unreal dinosaur hall you can’t even try to absorb the vast history this building allows. At one point it occurred to us that we had seen every living bird, mammal, dinosaur, bug, and whatever fish we have discovered. (The huge giant squid is a bit spooky)
We decided to take off for the day and head back. Tomorrow we hope to see the remainder of the Natural History Museum and the Air and Space Museum…we hear they have simulated flights….Wahoo!
Pic uploads are a challenge here in DC so if they are slow to come please forgive us 16 in total
1 comment:
Wow, it's a good thing Amy didn't go with you, you would have to give her extra wine.
Great place. Dad
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