The Capital
Washington D.C reminds me of Austin for some reason, maybe it’s because one of the first things we saw was a nice pub with close to 200 beers available – three of which I have now tried.
That’s what we did at the end of the day though, I probably should mention what we did and saw after getting to the hotel but it’s hard to recall since it was so hot and muggy today that I think my brain melted. Luckily, Leeane took pictures to jog my memory.
First things first, we went to check out George W.’s place and his small army of police (both secret and normal) that surround it.
George W."s place
He’s got a massive backyard but suprisingly no Hills Hoist to dry his undies.
The Washington Monument is the logical next choice to go see as it towers over the horizon and is easily the tallest thing in the city.
Washington Monument
The sights are all nicely connected so we couldn’t help but check out the Reflection Pool. If it wasn’t so algae ridden it would have been a nice day to take a dip. In fact I’m surprised the pool even reflects with all the stuff growing in it.
Reflection pool
Reflection pool 2
As we’ve seen so many times in movies, there was a political rally happening at the base of the Honest Abe’s memorial, in this case an Obama rally. We happened to bump into the old fella and get a happy-snap with him.
Me and Obama, just hanging
Of course, Honest Abe was overlooking everything that was going on from his throne at the top of the steps.
Honest Abe
Abe"s view
Rob
PS – And Braden, in case you are wondering his head IS filled with carmelly, carmelly corny corn and there ARE nose goblins under his chair.