UP ON CAPITOL HILL!

Today we wrapped up our tour of Washington D.C. by walking to the western part of the town, or Capitol Hill. Along the way we walked by the Smithsonian Institute or Castle. It was a beautiful building surrounded by really nice landscaping. Lesya and I really enjoyed looking at some different flowers and bushes. 

The next attraction on our list was the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. It was a Saturday so the first thing that we found ourselves doing is waiting in line to get into the building. All of the waiting that we had to do in town was because of the security check point at all major attractions. All of this security sometimes felt like a terrorist was inevitable. 

In the museum, there were many exhibits and displays. With the high crowds and exhibits, it felt overwhelming. The Space and the Wright Brothers exhibits were the most interesting. 

Special event

Wright Brothers first plane

After some lunch at the museum and a visit to the store for some souvenirs we made the final ascent to the hill. At this point, the temperature had climbed into the high 80's and the humidity high as always, really made for a sweaty walk. 

Capitol Hill

Construction deforms the look

Supreme Court

After our Capitol experience, we got some ice cream at the bottom of the hill. We actually found a legitimate ice cream truck that didn't look like an Asian ox cart with expired boxed ice cream. The ice cream was better but a bit watered down. Nevertheless it helped beat the heat.