DC Wrap-up - Three Branches of Government

Well, we've been home for two weeks now and I'm now getting around to finishing talking about our DC trip. Doesn't that just sound like me? You can say yes, it's ok. So, I have a bunch of pictures and I'll just explain them. Fewer words, more impact.

First we went on a tour of the three branches of government.

That's the Washington Monument behind him.


The US Botanical Gardens is right by the Capitol. Woho! This is a bromeliad.


My dad says that butterflies and bees sell pictures. Who would like to buy this one?










We got to take a tour of the Capitol, and this is what the dome looks like from the inside.




After our tour, and a little lunch, we went over to the Library of Congress. Also one of those places where you can't take a lot of pictures, but I did get a few.




And here is the outside of the building.


And here we are at the VERY CENTER of Washington, DC. This point is directly below the dome of the Capitol.


This is the old Senate Chamber in the Capitol.


We stopped at the Supreme Court building, but we got there right in the middle of two lectures and really didn't feel like waiting, so it was a short visit.


Then we walked past the White House. We didn't see the President, but I'm sure next time.


Then to prove that we really were there...





What a fun day!