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Well I didn’t get much sleep. Too much wine will do that to you I think everyone else was up around 8. We had homemade waffles for breakfast today. The plan was to go into Washington DC and to the American Indian Museum since we’ve yet to see that one (and DSiL hadn’t seen it either). http://www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=dc&second=visitor&third=hours
We drove to Vienna, VA so that we could take the Metro into the city. Parking is free on the weekends (at least Sunday) and there was plenty of it! It was much colder today…..low 50s and cloudy!! Brrrrrrrr. I had some leftover Metro tickets from last year with some money left on it, so I tried to trade those in for new tickets. What a pain!! It took forever (you had to do them one at a time at a kiosk). It really wasn’t worth the money I saved Then, not having the foresight on planning…..not only was there a Washington Capitols ice hockey game (Stanley Cup playoffs) but there was also a Washington Nationals baseball game this afternoon. The train was packed (and we were the first stop). Thankfully we got seats!
We got off at the L’Enfant Plaza stop and it was just a short walk from there. What a beautiful building First we got something to eat in the cafeteria, which has some great food. Unfortunately we’re all a bunch of bland eaters so it was buffalo burgers and chicken tenders! My nephew (4) had a meltdown because DH yelled at him (he was about to spill his drink all over himself) and he wouldn’t talk to DH for the rest of the day Ahhh….family togetherness!!
Here are my pics:
After touring about 2+ hours, DSiL wanted to walk all the way down and see the cherry blossoms. Well the kids (mine and hers) didn’t think this was such a good idea and were tired of walking. So we made it to the Smithsonian Metro stop and called it a day! Of course, the games were starting to let out as well, so it was standing room only on the Metro just about all the way back.
I don’t remember what we had for dinner. Either leftovers or something on the grill. DH started to look at the car to see if he could figure out what was wrong (he was now getting a tourque converter error). The kids played with the Wii for a bit, and then I watched some of the Yankee/Red Sox game that was on ESPN (boy, I miss NESN when I’m traveling )! I was drinking glasses and glasses of water as I just felt really dehydrated. Signs of things to come Lights out on another day.
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We got off at the L’Enfant Plaza stop and it was just a short walk from there. What a beautiful building ...........
MANY people make the mistake of exiting metro at the Smithsonian station -- L'Enfant plaza is much closer to NASM and NMAI.
I like the way the building contrasts with the SQUARE govt. buildings around it.
I like the photos of the outdoor sculptures, I usually see them from the other side.
I like your photos of the the regalia, I want to take the family there soon. Most people like to think that this continent was an empty wilderness before europeans arrived, I am glad there are such wonderful artifacts displayed there!
I just spotted your trip report. I really enjoyed looking at the pictures from the american indian museum, this is one we didn't get to see on our trip. Between the late start, the car trouble, and the forseen sickness this sounds like it might be a rocky trip, hope it all turns out well. Cant wait to hear more.
What a trip so far...glad you made it ok after the car trouble.
The pictures of the Museum are great....it looks really intersting...Colin looked so cute just getting comfortable on the display
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Great update, loved all the museum pictures. The last time I was in DC was '92, so way before this one opened. Although being Smithsonian, you know it's gonna be great. I thought that was a nice picture of the two of you in front of the waterfall. Sorry it sounds like you're the one that gets sick ... but still looking forward to more of the report.
This is really interesting, Marnie - and the kids have really grown!!
I love the pictures of the museum - just another one on the long list of "wanted to do that while we were in DC and ran out of time"
Just catching up, Marnie! I really need to come in this forum more often! Glad you made it to your DSisIL house! Yikes! The museum looks interesting, yet educational!!! (a teacher's dream! ) I really the photos of Colin laying down!! I'm glad you were able to catch a Sox game on ESPN; I know what you mean about missing NESN when you're away....it KILLS me!! Can't wait to hear more
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I think everyone else was up around 8. We had homemade waffles for breakfast today. The plan was to go into Washington DC and to the American Indian Museum since we’ve yet to see that one (and DSiL hadn’t seen it either). 
Then, not having the foresight on planning…..not only was there a Washington Capitols ice hockey game (Stanley Cup playoffs) but there was also a Washington Nationals baseball game this afternoon. The train was packed (and we were the first stop). Thankfully we got seats!
First we got something to eat in the cafeteria, which has some great food. Unfortunately we’re all a bunch of bland eaters so it was buffalo burgers and chicken tenders! My nephew (4) had a meltdown because DH yelled at him (he was about to spill his drink all over himself) and he wouldn’t talk to DH for the rest of the day 
Ahhh….family togetherness!!
I'm glad you were able to catch a Sox game on ESPN; I know what you mean about missing NESN when you're away....it KILLS me!! Can't wait to hear more
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