Another super busy day!

Today, we took in more of the city with strategy! First, we started at Archives and saw the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights and Articles of Confederation along with other important documents. We were glad to be there early enough to beat the crowds! There was walk for the cure of cancer which brought 50,000+ people to the city and once they were done and cleaned up, things really filled up.

Next on our list was lunch in the cafeteria of the Art Smithsonian. We loved the waterfall by the cafeteria which connected the East and West buildings. It was a quiet and comfortable place to spend the afternoon. Not until we were looking at Cezanne, Monet, and Van Gogh

pieces did the crowds pick up but even then it was not bad.

Last on our list was the US History Smithsonian. I liked the First Lady gown section and Randy enjoyed seeing the ruby slippers and Kermit the Frog! On our way home we discussed how much this museum had changed since we had last been in at least ten years.

Overall, our favorite Smithsonian was the Natural History Museum with the mineral

and gem exhibit. The tour of the Capital and the Library of Congress were also high on the lists. We are hoping to swing by the Memorials for Jefferson and FDR on our way out of town tomorrow.