Clara and I flew out to DC via Denver where we had LOTS of time and walked and walked. Clara is a big Malala fan so we had to get a pic, even if it was sort of embarrassing. Lots of things are embarrassing when you are her age.
Court picked us up from the airport and we went back to the Homer's where Lucy was waiting. Also tacos were waiting. Yum. The next morning we drove first thing to Georgetown where we picked up lots of treats to sample: Georgetown Cupcakes, Baked and Wired, La Duree Macarons, and another not as good macaron place. Priorities!
Next we toured Lu's dorm room and then the Foggy Bottom campus. We ate a yummy lunch at one of L's regular places, & Pizza. We hit up the bookstore, and also saw the Norman Rockwell exhibit about the Four Freedoms (which we have yet to achieve in our nation).
Next we parked by the mall, ate our goodies (or looked for rocks, acorns, and sticks if we were under the age of two), and then did a big loop of the monuments. Spring was just on the cusp. Signs of things to come were everywhere. My favorite. Our votes for best cupcakes were evenly split. I personally vote B&W.
Vietnam Memorial
Lincoln. A man who has withstood the test of time. Still a fangirl.
Clara recently studied MLK's I Have A Dream Speech, so she was pleased to stand in the spot.
Korean War Memorial
On our way to the MLK memorial 3 helicopters passed over head. Rumor is the presidents entourage flied in 3's. So perhaps the orange menace flew overhead. Somehow not as exciting as when Obama's did.
Lucy got emotional and upset as the juxtaposition of brain dead southern high school kid's in MAGA hats and an African American family admired the MLK memorial. These are not the best of times in our country, that is for sure.
The cherry blossoms were about a week away from popping at the Tidal Basin.
The Jefferson is a lovely memorial. His word's have stood the test of history, his actions not as much. He's a very hypocritical and interesting person when judged by our more "woke" standards. Fascinating.
The Washington is under construction and so the WWII was next. I like this one because it feels vintage 1940's to me. Also this spot was made for us. Not sure you can tell but Hawaii is next to DC. And to make the story better let's say Nevada is left of Utah.
Anson was a very very good sport considering the lack of nap. There were just enough rocks and sticks to make him very happy. Dinner was mall Japanese back in Fall's Church. Such a fun fun day with the loveliest ladies and little man I know.
3 comments:
I liked this post. Your trip was much clearer for me than it was on Instagram. Good deal!
Such a great day! I do love me a good mall day. And you're some of the very best travelers around.
You hit all the spots and all the food. Good work.
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