Thursday, August 6, 2009

I'm a car

Looks like they can't sell enough of them.

He even planted cherry trees

A great visit, definitely the highlight of my DC trip so far.

The Wharf

Tomb of Washington

What a view

The Patomac from their house

Multimedia message

Washington's home

The Mansion

"I can truly say...

I had rather be at Mount Vernon with a friend than to be attended at the seat of government."

Hello George

Americano Skillet

We found where the locals go for eggs...

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Or we would if we could find it. Driving to Mt. Vernon. Kind of Seattle weather but a nice break from the hot sun.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

What do you do when your tomtom breaks?

Hopped on this funky bus to tour the memorials because Bappo's GPS device decided to go on vacation. And...it was the best way to lose our tail from the spy museum. Never getting off.

Theatre or theater?

The walking tour was all sold out but Bappo gave me a similar lecture all by himself.

Let's waltz

3rd floor

A little video

I don't know if this video will work.

Cookies anyone?

Juliette Gordon Low incorporated the Girls Scouts of America in 1915.

National Portrait Gallery

I was never here

They told me I just missed Jack Bauer.

Hybrid Taxis

Mass at St. Mary's

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Marines at Iwo Jima Memorial

Silent Drill Team performing. Very amazing and inspiring

Found the Vermeers

West Wing

National Gallery

You'll know where I am if you never hear from me again. Starting in the East wing.

Never ever

Bappo was smart and decided against the duck.

So much smaller in person

Saw McCain on the Senate floor.

Senate office building

Phones ringing off the hook.

Is this the middle?

Hello DC!

Walking to the Senate office building...stopped by the National Library for a photo op...more pictures to come!