Our time in D.C.

We've been having an incredible time in D.C. over the past 10 days. Regular lessons have been suspended for the kids, in lieu of field trips, field trips and more field trips! But the educational opportunity of visiting multiple Smithsonian Institute museums is a fantastic temporary substitute to the normal reading, writing and math.

Our favorite places have included the Smithsonian's Post Office Museum (all 3 kids LOVED this spot!), all the presidential monuments/memorials (especially Washington Monument walk-down tour), the National Zoo, and National Archives. We've also visited the Supreme Court, Capitol, National Portrait Gallery, Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Library of Congress and most everything Smithsonian.

At the Zoo, we had great timing to catch lots of animal feedings/trainings; at the Jefferson Memorial, we chatted with a park ranger who proved to be a most entertaining and engaging history teacher; the walk-down tour of the Washington Monument was just us. We were the only family that wanted to walk down the 890ish stairs. So, we could take as much time and ask as many questions as we wanted with another very well informed ranger; crowds have been minimal most everywhere we've visited and the weather has been delightful. Also, the Capitol Yacht Club and its members have made us feel most welcome!

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