Friday, October 18, 2013

Washington, D.C. {2013} - Day 2

We started off our day early and headed into town to catch our tour of the U.S. Capitol.  Our luck that the government opened back up just in time for our trip, huh?  By the way, with our trip planned no matter what because of Hubby's race, I've got a great list of things you CAN still do if the government shuts down should anyone ever need it ~ here's hoping not anytime soon!

Making the connections on my last trip to D.C. back in May, I arranged our tour through our South Carolina Senator, Lindsey Graham's, office.  Whether it's actually unique or not, it sure feels pretty special to be whisked through the underground corridors connecting the Senate building




to the Capitol




being led by an intern on a private tour...

Center of the City...
 


Abraham Lincoln...




the super expensive chandelier...




the Rotunda...


 {love this pic ~ looking up in awe}

James K. Polk!




When we got back, a tour of Senator Graham's office!


 


After lunch, we headed over to Ford's Theatre...


 


before crossing the street to conclude our day at The Petersen House...




and catching the Metro back to Annandale...




Another adventure on tap for tomorrow...

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