Saturday night we ended up in Georgetown. It was extremely crowded . . .
(the line at DC Cupcakes)
and we were tired so we opted out of any shopping, and had a lovely dinner alongside the C&O canal.
After dinner we walked along the Potomac and across the Key Bridge back to Rossyln, VA where we were staying.
On Sunday, we met our good friends and spent the morning at the National Museum of the American Indian. It is a beautiful building that was designed after long conversations with many Native American groups. You can read about its design here.
We spent the afternoon at the American Art Museum. I was particularly interested in the Annie Leibovitz exhibit, “Pilgramage,” but also enjoyed a wonderful exhibit of models built in the early 1900’s that were a requirement of the patent application at that time.
After Susan and Eric left, we walked back to The Mall since we had not yet visited the World War II Memorial which had been built since we were last in Washington.
We walked over to the Washington Monument as well.
By this time we were more than tired, but managed to get ourselves back to the Metro to return to our hotel. We had dinner in Arlington, and then drove to the Pentagon Memorial which was one of the most moving experiences of the trip. Each bench is named for a victim of the 9/11 disaster. If the victim was on the plane, the bench faces the Pentagon. If the victim was in the Pentagon, their bench faces outward. The benches are arranged by the age of the victims starting with the youngest (three years of age) and ending with the oldest victim (seventy-one). All the benches are illuminated at night.
I’m still working on some photos from our last day of this trip. We spent several hours in Frederick, MD and had a wonderful time. But we’re leaving tomorrow for two weeks in Oregon. I’m hoping to do a bit of blogging from there, but most of my reading of blogs will be on my iPad, so my comments may not be as frequent. I expect to spend a great deal of time holding a baby!
I used to work in the Patents section of the library, so I would have been interested in that exhibition. More besutiful pictures to look at..
The Pentagon Memorial looks amazing at night.
I haven’t seen the Pentagon Memorial yet. I’ll put it on the top of my list for my next visit. I loved the WWII Memorial because it reminded me of my dad. Did you get to the Vietnam Memorial? I find that one so moving because it was the first D.C. memorial which represented something that took place in my lifetime.
Paul and I lived in Rosslyn Virginia one summer – we baked in a non air conditioned brick apartment building (but otherwise thoroughly enjoyed our stay).
Rinda
I’ve loved seeing all your photos Karen, you certainly packed a lot into your trip. The Pentagon Memorial looks quite special and I’m sure I’d find it extremely moving. Have a wonderful time in Oregon and enjoy all those cuddles that are waiting for you 🙂 xx
I shall have to put Washington on my places to visit list after seeing your photos
I have loved seeing your photos from your trip, Karen. Doug spent some of his youth growing up in Virginia while his dad was working at the Pentagon and he talks about going back to visit often. One of these days…
Enjoy your trip to Oregon – I know you will. I’m looking forward to seeing some recent pictures of that adorable grandson of yours! xo
Wow, I love seeing the photos from all of your trips – so cool and such beautiful shots! Have fun holding the baby!!!
Some really wonderful photos here! I love seeing the photos of places you visit – thanks for sharing them 🙂
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