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    Replica of one of the 'Last Spike' (first transcon lines) locomotives
    The famous 'Last Spike' ceremony as America's first transcontinental rail route is createdA replica of one of the first steam locomotives in America, the John Bull (made in England)Tour/party boat in DC. A piece of Australiana. Why 'Boomerang'? They don't say.

    Day 24: Washington DC

    May 5–9 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

    A quieter day. I had a sleep-in, walked uptown for a haircut, and a very late lunch at the Bistro du Jour here on the waterfront (which included a Colette's Punch cocktail... mango-infused vodka, Rhubarb Liqueur, Cassis, lemon, and bubbles 😄).

    G&L walked up to the Mall and visited the White House Visitor Centre (for a WH tour, there's a 4-week waiting list and you have to undergo a security vetting which includes being 'recommended' by your own embassy, so that was the end of that) then went to the Museum of American History. After all our various perambulations, we were plumb tuckered out, so we hung out onboard. Tomorrow's another day.    Read more