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I picked the ladies up at National Airport and we headed downtown.
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The memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King is very impressive.
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You can almost hear him as you take in the sights.
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We were a few weeks early for the cherry blossums.
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The weather was nice, warm in the sun, but a bit breasy.
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The reflecting pool was empty.
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A good spot to capture a photo.
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We then took a walk up the stairs to visit...
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... Mr. Lincoln.
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Neither Mia nor Anna had ever visited Washington.
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They enjoyed a few...
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... modeling poses on the...
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... steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
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Some of the visitors may have thought there was something going on.
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There was - a good time!
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A majestic view of the Washington Monument before...
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... walking over to view the Vietnam Memorial.
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Serious pose, then...
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... a silly pose.
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I never noticed the panels in the middle are the names of the first and last to give their lives.
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We enjoyed a nice visit with...
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... Albert Einstein.
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No one was waiting so the ladies had a few minutes to enjoy themselves.
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Hey, Mia. Let's go visit...
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... the Korean War Memorial.
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We drove to National Harbor for an early check-in.
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It was Anna's turn to pick a bedroom.
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She looks happy with her choice of the queen-size bed.
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Mia didn't seem to mind, looks like its time for a nap.
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We enjoyed a 3BR deluxe unit on the 8th floor - 801.
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The unit has a comfy living area and...
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... a nice kitchen and dining area.
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My rack for the week.
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While I unpacked, the ladies...
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... took a few additional photos.
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Luggage cart gymnastics?
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Looks like they're having fun.
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Interesting way to entertain themselves!
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Mia called Mom to say hi, I'm filling her in on the plan for the week.
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Off to Wal-Mart for groceries.
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Mia cooked hamburger helper for dinner.
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What's so funny?
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It was a bit soupy but yummy.
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The end of our first day.
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Day 2 included a visit to the National Air & Space Museum, but first...
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... a trip through nostaglia - 903 S. Poplar Court. This was our home in Sterling Park, VA from 1975 until 1985.
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When you live in Florida...
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... you celebrate SNOW!
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We then visited my high school.
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Mia poses outside the Air & Space Museum.
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I'd never been in the tower.
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Nice view - we have plans to visit the airport tower later in the day.
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I'd also never done the guided tour. The ladies got bored with the tour and...
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... visited their favorites throughout the museum.
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Time to find the ladies and...
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... model Mia's coat (I was cold). We ate some lunch at the museum and then...
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... Mia took me over to the area where they restore planes.
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Another area of the museum I had never seen.
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They had some cool stuff, but it'll be a while before it's fully restored!
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We met my friend at the gate to Dulles Airport.
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He took us...
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... into the tower and...
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... out on the airfield.
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We had a GREAT view to...
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... watch plane's land.
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It wasn't as loud...
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...as I thought it would be, but...
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... we were DEFINATELY...
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... up close and personal! We then met Kendra, Eric and AJ Guidry for a wonderful dinner and trip to DQ before heading back to National Harbor.
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We used the subway to get into and out of the District the remainder of the week.
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It took us to the Smithsonian Castle on Day 3, just...
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... in time for lunch.
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We decided to...
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... stroll across the mall, but...
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... first used the background to...
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... get a few photos. This one took a few takes.
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We then headed across the street to...
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... the National History Museum.
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Giant Squid!
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Giant Hug!
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We enjoyed a wonderful nature photo exhibit.
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Here are some of...
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... our favorites.
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Where should we go next?
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I'm not exactly sure.
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Maybe a break is in order?
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Nah, let's go see the dinosaurs!
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Think you can outrun a T-Rex?
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Can you say shark with legs?
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Anna LOVES turtles - this is the BIGGEST I've ever seen!
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Anna and I posed with Henry.
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More silliness before heading back to the resort.
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Day 4 sent us to the Holocaust Memorial Museum.
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It's always a sobering experience.
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We stopped at Arlington National Cemetary on the way back to our subway station.
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The walk to visit a family gravesite was too far.
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Day 5 included a visit to the U.S. Capital.
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We had an appointment at Representative Wenstrup's office with...
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... our tour guide Ryan.
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We got our tickets at the Visitor's Center and...
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... were on our way. This is a replica of the freedom statue on the capital dome.
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Each state gets 2 permanent statues in the capital.
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The inside version of the outside construction.
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General Washington resigning his commission.
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After our tour we...
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... walked a few blocks to...
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... Union Station for a late lunch/early dinner. Mia wanted a photo with snipers.
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The bus back to the resort was full so we visited Joe Theismann's for a refreshing drink. Thank you ladies for a WONDERFUL visit.
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I finished my Capital Adventure with a visit to the Guidry's.
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We ate, talked, relaxed and planned. It was also great to see Hal.
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Thanx A.J. for sharing your room, it was very comfortable and much appreciated.
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Preparing for my return drive to Cincinnati, with a smile and...
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... a coke! Looking forward to visiting again soon.