Today we ventured once again to Washington, DC to find everything that we missed on Monday. We learned a few things along the way that we'd like to share. #1...don't miss the Holocaust Museum. It is incredible and truly gives a unique perspective of what went on in those terrible places. We're always amazed at those that have triumphed over evil.
I remembered this quote from when we were in DC 12 years ago. It is from Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Sarah and Lisa after our several hour visit to the museum. We decided after this stop that we wanted to get a quick overview of the city since we didn't have too much more time, but wanted to see a lot. A few words to the wise...don't get on an open air/top bus in DC when it's well over 90 degrees outside in the middle of the afternoon AND especially don't start your tour after 3:00. It will go much longer than it was originally meant to go. (Think traffic!) Thank goodness for air conditioning down below. Katie and her feet were having a difficult time after the first 3 hours. Ah, but it was worth it. We saw everything and were impressed with so much. We know exactly where we want to go on our next visit. Let's see...the Air and Space Museum, the National Cathedral, more time at Arlington Cemetery, more time around all of the war memorials, and definitely more time to shop. Georgetown looks like the place to be! We've almost got the Metro system down...only two wrong turns today. It works great.
Thank goodness it was just a bit windy up on top of the bus. Oh yeah, some day I'd like to go to the top of the Washington Monument.
OK, so Sarah took this picture and it was pretty hot and humid and windy outside. We love the Nation's Capitol. There is so much history to be learned and understood. We live in such freedom. We loved driving down Embassy Row...170 nations are represented, more than in any other country. All the buildings were just a little bit different. Looking forward to the 4th of July tomorrow.
Today we ventured once again to Washington, DC to find everything that we missed on Monday. We learned a few things along the way that we'd like to share. #1...don't miss the Holocaust Museum. It is incredible and truly gives a unique perspective of what went on in those terrible places. We're always amazed at those that have triumphed over evil. 
I remembered this quote from when we were in DC 12 years ago. It is from Dwight D. Eisenhower. 
Sarah and Lisa after our several hour visit to the museum. We decided after this stop that we wanted to get a quick overview of the city since we didn't have too much more time, but wanted to see a lot. A few words to the wise...don't get on an open air/top bus in DC when it's well over 90 degrees outside in the middle of the afternoon AND especially don't start your tour after 3:00. It will go much longer than it was originally meant to go. (Think traffic!) Thank goodness for air conditioning down below. Katie and her feet were having a difficult time after the first 3 hours. Ah, but it was worth it. We saw everything and were impressed with so much. We know exactly where we want to go on our next visit. Let's see...the Air and Space Museum, the National Cathedral, more time at Arlington Cemetery, more time around all of the war memorials, and definitely more time to shop. Georgetown looks like the place to be! We've almost got the Metro system down...only two wrong turns today. It works great. 
Thank goodness it was just a bit windy up on top of the bus. Oh yeah, some day I'd like to go to the top of the Washington Monument. 
OK, so Sarah took this picture and it was pretty hot and humid and windy outside. We love the Nation's Capitol. There is so much history to be learned and understood. We live in such freedom. We loved driving down Embassy Row...170 nations are represented, more than in any other country. All the buildings were just a little bit different. Looking forward to the 4th of July tomorrow. 
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