On the second day of our DC vacation we hit the ground running. We grabbed coffee and pastries at a local coffee joint then caught a taxi to the Air &Space Museum.
The museum was great. Both kids had a blast looking at all of the space stuff and airplanes. We even caught an IMAX show about planes that was good. Brooklyn said her favorite thing was wearing the silly glasses during the movie.
After the museum, we headed over to a fish market on the water. We ordered picked out our food and they cooked it right there. it was delicious. We ate out on a deck overlooking the water.
After lunch, we went to my dads office and met several of the people who work for him. Then we headed to the Capital and took a tour through the Capital and up to the dome of the Capital. We walked up the 300 or so steps to the top. The kids were troopers and didn't complain at all. Once we got about halfway, we went through a door and were basically climbing right up the dome. You could see all the way down below and it was a little scary. Our tour guide told us lots of info about the capital. it was really cool. Once we got to the top, we looked around. I tended to keep my eyes up, but Derek walked all around and looked down. It was for sure the highlight of the trip for Derek.
top of the Capital Dome
View from the top looking down
George Washington
My dad got finished his interview and met us at the top
The ceiling
The artist, Brumidi, painted the dome and many other places in the capital
After we looked around the dome, we went outside and could look out all over the city. it was cool to see how the city is designed and see some of the buildings from up high. It was a special treat to be able to do this. Thanks Dad!
After we looked around the dome, we went outside and could look out all over the city. it was cool to see how the city is designed and see some of the buildings from up high. It was a special treat to be able to do this. Thanks Dad!
Outside the top of the dome
The Pentagon
Posing in front of the chandelier
In the capital with Teddy
Stephen F. Austin statue
(we ran into Nancy Pelosi right after thsi. on her way to vote)
After that, B got to go on the house floor again. This time, he stayed awake and got to vote on many bills. Even other congressman than my dad were having him vote for them. It was really cool. He also got to ride a tram and get some snacks while down there.
After B voted, my dad had to go back and do some more votes, so we headed out to eat dinner. We ate at Dukem. it was our first time to eat Ethiopian food and it was great. There were no utensils involved in the meal. It was great food and there was a band and some dancers so it was a great dining experience. The kids even enjoyed the food.
Yummy!
"This bread is so good!"
1 comments:
There is NO WAY I could look down from the top of the dome! Great pics - I love the one of your whole family with your dad!
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