Once the talk was over, we loaded up most of the BCNHA group and headed for our day in DC. It was a cold, clear day, but we were scheduled for this activity, so away we went. Of course a big part of the excitement is following Sean, who has the GPS but doesn't lead a caravan particularly well. Part of the fun of these annual conventions is hanging out with our friends, all veterans of numerous outings. This is Paula, standing by the Washington Monument (trying to get out of the cold breeze).
As we were driving in, we snapped a few shots from inside of the van. It took us quite awhile to find parking, but we ended up on the campus of George Washington University in an underground garage.
For me, the most fun was the visit to the Smithsonian's Natural History Museum. We saw lots, and lots, including some amazing fossils, the Hope Diamond, and this set of shark teeth. Bubby had to have this photo so Jake can see how really big these things are. These teeth belong to a great white shark.
We went to the new World War memorial, the Air and Space Museum, and the new Native American museum. Lots of walking and lots of fun. Bubby and I stopped for a photo op on the mall.
At the end of the day, we headed for the Lincoln Memorial and the Viet Nam Memorial. It was a great day, but we did a lot of walking. We found our way to the parked cars and headed for Baltimore. We were all tired and hungry, but had to settle for a third rate Italian restaurant that is trying to knock off the Olive Garden (it was called the Olive Grove). They have quite a way to go.
When we got back to our motel room, we jumped right into bed. Bubby was asleep in minutes, it took me nearly half an hour to fall asleep.
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