Rocket Ships and D.C.

Before I report on our trip to D.C. a couple of weeks ago, I have to share these pictures which were still on my camera. Phil was playing with the boys in the front room one day and Mason came up with the idea of pretending the coffee table was a rocket ship. I can't believe they got uncle Phil to climb in!



Now on to our trip to D.C. We had a really good time and loved exploring a city neither one of us had been to before. Here are some pics from our adventures.

I know this one isn't that exciting. I mean really, a picture of a Metro escalator? But check it out! I think when I snapped this we were almost half way up. These are longer than the ones in the Tube stations in London! Anyway, I thought I would share.

Here's a panda at the zoo (which is part of the Smithsonian, so it's FREE!!!) Panda's are huge! and quite strong. This guy just picked up a bamboo branch and snapped in half like it was no big deal.

If you look closely you can see a segway tour! I was so jealous, especially after a whole day of walking around! But I think the next time we go, we'll do one those tours. It would be more relaxing, plus we could ride a segway!

U.S Capitol

Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial from the reflecting pool.

Phil at the WWII Memorial

Least attractive picture of me...but one of the only ones! It's kind of hard to get pictures of the both of us when we don't have anyone else around...well, except for 1000's of other tourists!

Washington Monument + Phil

U.S. Capitol from afar

White House. No tour for us, but still pretty awesome to see it.

While in D.C. we also went to the Museum of American History, the Museum of Natural History, the National Archives, and The Holocaust Museum. All of these were free, which was great for the wallet! We really loved the city and the great architecture and cool neighborhoods. I think we will definately be going back.