On Monday we went into DC for the day. What a great day for being there! Temperatures just about 80 and a terrific breeze! We had such a great time. Didn't see it all but we're going back another day.
Our capitol is so full of things to do that are free or inexpensive. Just the museums that are a part of the Smithsonian are worth two or three days at least! Then add in all the monuments and memorials about our history and the people that have been a part of it and you've got a week's worth of (mostly) free things to do.
Be prepared to do a LOT of walking! There are a number of places you can pay $20 and park all day. If you're adventurous (or cheap like me) you can find some free parking along the mall. Here's what we hit on day one (more coming).
We started at The Marine Corps War Memorial (also called the Iwo Jima Memorial) outside the walls of the Arlington National Cemetery (across the Potomac River from DC).
From there, we crossed the Potomac into DC and found a parking space right behind the Air & Space Museum! So much history! Lots to see.
This is a DC-3. Interesting point - there aren't many of these still in operation and Samaritan's Purse still has one of these operating in Africa.
Then, it was across the mall to the Natural History museum. Dinosaurs!
Lizzie and the Ruby Slippers from the Wizard of Oz! She thought they would be shinier!
Lizzie and Justin with the Muppet gang.
One of the Dumbo cars from the original ride at Disneyland!
Our capitol.
The United States Botanic Garden on the grounds of the Capitol.
We ended up at the Lincoln Memorial just about sunset.
Thank you Mr. Lincoln for what you had the courage to do for our country!
Then on the way back to the car - there were lightning bugs to catch!
Tomorrow will be a day of rest for sure! Then back in on Wednesday for more!
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