December 23, 2009

Washington DC day 6---We toured Arlington on our last day. What an impressive place! We finished our visit with a hockey game and saw the Washington Capitals play the Buffalo Sabers.

Kennedy grave site

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Changing of the guard

December 22, 2009

Washington DC day 5---We went on a great 6 hour tour of the city. Our tour guide was amazing. The facts he knew about all of the buildings and monuments were incredible. Here are some highlights.

White House Christmas Tree

World War II Memorial

Korean War Memorial

Lincoln Memorial

The National Mall

Vietnam War Memorial

Iwo Jima Memorial

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Franklin D Roosevelt Memorial

The National Cathedral

December 21, 2009

Washington DC day 4---We finally got out and explored. We toured the Capital Building, the National Archives (no pictures allowed...saw the original Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and the Constitution of the US), and a few museums. Lots of walking today!!!

Supreme Court

Library of Congress

US Capital Building

Inside of the dome

The spot where important people lay in state

The original room of the Senate

There are 2 statues for each state. The state decides which important person from that state represents them at the capital.

This spot at the US Capital Building is the center of Washington DC.

Natural HistoryMuseum

Hope Diamond

Internal Revenue Service

Environmental Protection Agency

The US History Museum