D.C. Visit

After the wedding festivities were over Saturday eve, some of us went into the District to see some monuments before Christian and Shandra had to head home Sunday morning.  We started at the Jefferson Memorial.

 It was a little chilly, but we managed to stay warm.

 I do like the monuments at night.

After Jefferson, we moved on the Lincoln.

Sunday was a beautiful day, and we drove into the District again.  The Mall was spectacular with clear blue sky and fall colors.

 Paid a visit to the National Botanic Garden.  Here we have Mamo with the 1000 mum tree.

 We also got a bit of Chinese (?) music that was delightful.

 Lunch on the Mall.

 The posers before we enter the National Gallery of Art.

We concluded the day with more time at the Natural History Museum.  Monday was Roosevelt Island Park and the Zoo.  Tuesday was the Spy Museum and Ford Theater.  Add some great meals, and these days were perfect.  Sorry everyone couldn't stay until the end.  Wednesday we took the Metro to DCA and began our three-legged flight home.  It was a long, long day!