Exploring DC

We have been busy the last several days exploring Washington DC and for me, learning about mass transit. The Metro is a great way to get around without a car so we have been using that to get from where Steve lives in Bethesda to downtown. It has been quite a learning experience but all good since it hasn't been crowded at all during the times we are commuting. There are so many things to see here that each day we walk until we start getting tired and still haven't scratched the surface of all there is to do. It rained on us the other day but we had raincoats and since it is so warm and humid, it was a pleasure walking in the rain.

The first picture is of the Library of Congress. The second is the Capitol, of course, and next the reflecting pool in front of the Capitol. The last one was taken in the Botanical area near the Capitol.

Today we are going to try to visit some of the memorial spots and go by the Whitehouse. Also, yesterday there was a big hoopla downtown as Senator Kennedy's body was transported to Arlington and that had us trapped for a time inside the Capitol grounds as they had the streets blocked off for the motorcade.

So far this has been a fun trip and we still have tons of stuff we want to see so the adventure continues!