The grandkids continue to get older each year (what's up with that?!) and pretty soon they won't be interested or available to do things with us. With that in mind, I thought it would be fun to have a trip with each of them before they turn 13. Ian and I went to Washington D.C. for a few days and really had a good time. Together, we learned how to navigate the subway, and I learned that there is only so much sightseeing that a 13-year-old can handle. Frequently, the free wifi at the hotel, coupled with candy bars and free time was the more attractive option.
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| Arrival in Washington - waiting for the train |
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| Learning to be a spy |
We took a bus tour of the city, visited Arlington National Cemetery (and the changing of the Guard), the Natural History museum, the International Spy museum, and saw parts of the Bureaus of Engraving. We found a local pizza joint that we loved, and hit Legal Seafood for lobster. As we were taking off to come home, out of the window of the plane we spotted the Pentagon and Ian was able to grab a quick shot with his phone.
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| Defusing a bomb at the Spy Museum |
Really fun trip!
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| Lunch at our favorite pizza place |
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| Ian was a master at the subway |
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| Lovin' that down time and free Wifi |
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| Lobster at Legal Seafood |
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| A visit to the White House |
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| Great shot of the Pentagon from the plane |
