Day 12 Weathered In

A no- fly day was the opportunity to tour Washington, D. C. After an 1 1/2 hour drive, we parked in the underground garage of the Reagan Building, 14th and Constitution. We selected three museums to  visit.

The American History museum was first. I had a choking moment viewing the flag that inspired Francis Scott Keys to write the song that became our national anthem. What a moment in history that turned the defeat into a win in the War of 1812. Of course, we had to critique the inaugural gowns of the First Ladies. For us these remarkable women evoked memories of their roles in our lifetimes.

Next was the Natural History Museum. There were school groups everywhere in matching T-shirts. At least we could see over their heads. We viewed nature photography, dinosaurs, and the fabulous ocean exhibit. My oh my, but T- Rex had enormous feet!

Last was the National Museum of Art.  The building alone was a work of art with massive marble columned rotundas and expansive ceilings. We were tiring, hungry, and a bit lost in the museum. We made our way back to the parking garage walking 10 blocks. Returning to Lin’s and Carlo’s, Myra drove through DC rush hour traffic for a two hour arduous drive.  The drive was worth having the chance to see DC.

What a special addition to our journey to visit the capital.

PHOTOS
  1. Flag sculpture
  2. Julia Child’s kitchen with old and new appliances
  3. Entry to “Food” exhibit
  4. Fountain sitters
  5. Selfie
  6. Can you spot the Washington monument?