Sleeper to Atlanta

Checked out but left the bags and walked over to Arlington Cemetery to catch the famous Iwa Jima Memorial. Lots of white tombstones as expected. Seen plenty of them in France. But unlike the French ones these were simply for any Ex-servicemen and women, plus their partners and sometimes their children, no matter when or how they died. Not quite so poignant then.

Metro back to The Mall and to a Museum of Modern Art. Not usually our thing but they had a Banksy on display. A little surreal to have to go to Washington to see one but that’s life. They were also showing the Basquiat that inspired him.

Grabbed another shot of the Capitol as we passed as we were a little closer than before.

Back to the Museum of American History and started with lunch. Cheap, sort of cheerful, and quick.

One of the exhibits was the Julia Child’s kitchen used in her programs. Had never heard of her before the Julia & Julie film.

Collected bags and caught a bus to the Union Station. Usual grand affair.

Our first sleeper train. The main windows are used when sitting, and when in the bottom bunk. The top row are for looking out from the top bunk. We had a very small cabin, called a "Roomette", with bunk beds. The meal provided was a sort of airline meal. Not great but filled a gap.

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