While in DC, we experienced a temperamental battery in the Jeep. One morning when we were about to leave Cherry Hill RV Park TJ (The Jeep) wouldn’t start! I walked up to the office and they sent someone right away to give us a jump. Knowing we didn’t want to be stuck in a parking… Continue reading Low Key at Williamsburg, VA
Month: October 2022
Ford’s Theatre
We had just enough time after visiting the zoo today to get over to Ford’s Theater. As we walked into the theatre you quickly see the booth where President Lincoln and his wife (Mary Todd Lincoln) were sitting. It is preserved as it was on April 14, 1865. Seeing it like that gave me the… Continue reading Ford’s Theatre
Pandas Make My Day!
Today I was filled with child-like joy! Going to the National Zoo while in DC to see pandas was on my MUST DO list. I was going to see pandas!!! Barry was a bit startled when I planned our itinerary for the week and included the zoo. When I told him that the National Zoo… Continue reading Pandas Make My Day!
Arlington National Cemetery – A Moving Visit
We walked to the Arlington National Cemetery from the Lincoln Memorial. As we walked across the Arlington Memorial Bridge my memory of the JFK funeral procession that was televised decades ago, immediately came to life as we walked the same route. There are two statues that flank the start of the bridge honoring deceased veterans.… Continue reading Arlington National Cemetery – A Moving Visit
DC: Impressive Monuments – at Night and Day!
October 5th, Barry and I took the nighttime tour of the major National Monuments in DC. This guided tour was offered through Cherry Hill Park which is where we were staying for the week. (GREAT PLACE for RVs!) We were anxious to experience the dramatic effect of the night lighting on the major monuments. And… Continue reading DC: Impressive Monuments – at Night and Day!
DC: National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art – West Building was our second destination on October 4th. It puzzles me why an art gallery would use this bright blue print on the red background. It is so hard to read. We were on our way from the U.S. Capitol Building to the National Gallery of Art –… Continue reading DC: National Gallery of Art
DC-4: U.S. Capitol Building Tour
We took the subway to a station that was closer to the Capitol Building and Senate/House Office Buildings since we needed to report to the LONGWORTH House Office Building where our Florida Representative Kat Cammack has her office. None of the Senators or Representatives are currently in DC, but Congressional staff and pages are here.… Continue reading DC-4: U.S. Capitol Building Tour
DC-3 Natural History Museum
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History was our only Smithsonian museum for today. It is a huge one with something for everyone! We needed one just for fun. Just entering the museum evokes entertaining images from “The Night At the Museum” movies! The extinct mega-toothed shark was the biggest predatory fish that ever lived. That open jaw… Continue reading DC-3 Natural History Museum
DC-2: National Museum of African American History and Culture
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) begins with its unique architecture! It looks like a hand-woven headdress or stack of baskets. It was actually inspired by the three-tiered crowns used in Yoruban art from West Africa. The entire structure is wrapped in an ornamental bronze-colored metal lattice that lets in… Continue reading DC-2: National Museum of African American History and Culture
DC Day 1-b: Smithsonian American History Museum
Leaving the Holocaust Museum I knew we needed something more fun for the remainder of the day. We went to the American History Museum. While not all American History is “fun”, this museum had some fun, nostalgic displays. I love the above picture of 4 former US Presidents together. A time when they respected their… Continue reading DC Day 1-b: Smithsonian American History Museum