I just left the National Arboretum and I can still smell orchids. I spent an hour wandering through the beautiful glass-ceilinged indoor gardens. Each gallery was like stepping into nature in a different part of the world- from the jungle to the rain forest to the desert. The tree that has pods hanging off it is a cocoa tree- the source of my beloved chocolate.
The arboretum is located at the bottom of Capital Hill, which is where I sit now. Don't think I'll climb the steps and go in. I think Mark may want to come here tomorrow. I'll now make my way back down the other side of the mall. I've wandered into the Hirshhorn, the Air & Space and the Castle. I may hit a few more museums as I make my way back towards the Washington Monument. What looked like a long distance on the map has been an easy walk. Certainly lots to look at.
Stay tuned....
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Thanks so much for sharing, Jen! Looks like you guys are having a great time. Hope you had a nice birthday yesterday - what a fantastic way to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteYour room cracked me up. Reminded me of traveling to NYC with my mom. We had to say, "I'd like to get dressed now - could you please sit on your bed?" :)
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