United StatesWashington, D.C.Washington CountyCookes ParkChrist Church38°54’30” N 77°3’37” W
September 18, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
We departed MSP at 7am. It was a crazy morning, as Tom woke me at 5:27, three minutes before our scheduled Lyft driver! OMG!(Miraculously, I slept through my vibrating alarm.) We made it to theRead more
United StatesWashington, D.C.Hells Bottom (historical)The Mole38°54’5” N 77°3’36” W
September 19, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 63 °F
Washington Monument tour - cool views from the 50th floor! I biked to the National Zoo, but unfortunately it was closed -- new shorter hours started last week 😖. Tom visited the Smithsonian NaturalRead more
United StatesWashington, D.C.WashingtonThe Jacqueline Kennedy Garden38°53’53” N 77°2’10” W
September 19, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
White house tour to start our day -- so psyched to have gotten in! How fun to be behind the gates. We took our time and really enjoyed it.
United StatesVirginiaAlexandriaWaterfront Park38°48’11” N 77°2’26” W September 20, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
We rented bikes, to cycle the 40 miles to Mount Vernon & back. Another beautiful day, and a scenic ride along the Potomac. We stopped for breakfast in Old Town Alexandria enroute, and explored thisRead more
United StatesVirginiaFairfax CountyTauxenent (historical)Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens38°42’29” N 77°5’11” W
September 20, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
We spent almost four hours here, and did the grounds, mansion, and enslaved persons tours. What a beautiful property, and so neat to see the same beautiful views that George Washington did!
United StatesWashington, D.C.Capitol HillLibrary of Congress38°53’19” N 77°0’17” W
September 21, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Started our day with a tour of the U.S. Capital. Our visit coincided with Ukraine President Zelensky's day in DC, but we didn't bump into him 😉. An added bonus was getting to see the Reading RoomRead more
United StatesVirginiaArlington CountyEast Arlington (historical)Pentagon Lagoon Yacht Basin38°52’10” N 77°3’16” W
September 21, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
The tour of the Pentagon was 'just OK' -- not quite what we were expecting. We walked 1.5 miles through the Pentagon building, hearing an overview of the branches of the armed services and a 9/11Read more
United StatesWashington, D.C.SouthwestThe Burghers of Calais Sculpture38°53’19” N 77°1’23” W
September 21, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
After the Pentagon, we toured some of the Smithsonian museums and sculpture gardens around the National Mall.
You must have been packed the night before! Three minutes!? I can imagine how frantic you were! Glad it all worked out though! [Denise Roggow]