We spent more than 2 weeks in DC. We saw way to much to detail, but, for our memory as well as anything else, here’s a summary.
27 Mon Monticello, Miche Tavern, U of VA.
28 Tue Museum of Art. This and the Louve are our favorites.
29 Wed Lincoln, Vietnam, WWII memorials, Air & Space
30 Thu Museum of Art. Downtown walk that evening.
1 Fri Museum of American History
2 Sat Museum of American Art. A few blocks north.
3 Sun National Cathedral service, Hillwood Museum.
4 Mon Library of Congress. National Botanical Gardens
5 Tue Arlington cemetery, Pentagon City mall
6 Wed Spy museum. Interesting. Spent a lot of time there.
7 Thu Mount Vernon. Research caused changes in 40 years.
8 Fri Museum of Natural History. Better than expected.
9 Sat Relaxed at Hotel
10 Sun Museum of Natural History. Lot better than NYC.
11 Mon Art (yes, again) and National Building Museums
12 Tue Drive to Washington, NC
Our first 2 or 3 days in DC were a bit cool, as it had been at Monticello. After that it warmed up to a nice temperature for the rest of our visit. We kept our rental car and used it for the cathedral, Arlington and Mt Vernon, but for the most part it was not necessary. Except for Mt. Vernon cabs would have been better.
If you’re going to be stuck in a city, there’s none better than DC. After leaving we stayed a couple of days in Washington NC to check on the boat and then flew to Ft Lauderdale for Sue’s eye appointment. We had not planned on being in Austin, but changed our minds about 3 days before coming. Southwest Air is great that way. We cancelled a return trip from Ft Lauderdale to Norfolk (close to Washington NC) and used the money for Austin. Seniors are able to get low prices on these flights just a few days before. I don’t think we paid more than $20 over one we could have bought way in advance.
Keith and Gayle fly in May 29 to Kennedy. Near the end of our DC stay a cab driver told us about the new Marriott Courtyard hotel near the Capitol. He said they were trying to get their rooms filled since they were not yet known to be there. Sue called and reserved rooms for Keith and Gayle and us for the first week in June in case the boat is not ready by the first. Average $100 per night. If the boat isn’t ready by June 1 we’ll continue our DC vacation with them while we wait.
Hi, Jack and Sue-
You two sure know how to see a city!!!! 🙂 Sheri
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