Touring D.C......on Foot.

Day #2 of our trip was just as fun but had it's own unique experiences to say the least. I had been to D.C. about ten years ago but it's funny how much seems new when you go back. After John was done with work we decided to poke around town and see a few sights. Our first stop was Arlington Cemetery. Getting there, or anywhere around D.C. for that matter....was no easy task. The map is fairly easy to conquer, the round-a-bouts are not however. I thought I was fairly familiar with manuevering around them. The concept seems simple, a huge concrete circle where no one stops and everyone seemingly ends up pointed in the direction they wish to go. However, that's assuming that the circle doesn't include median's that cut you off at the last minute, and courteous drivers that have some patience for us out of town folks that don't commute on the danged thing everyday. After missing our first turn and thus having to drive atleast five miles out of the way to turn around and attempt it again, we finally maneuvered correctly and made it to Arlington Cememtery. We got to see the changing of the guards and JFK's eternal flame. It was a hot day and a long walk but definitely worth it all.

Later that evening we set out determined to see the White House. However, after parking at the closest space, walking a few miles the wrong direction, and confusing the Capitol for the White House (yes rather embarassing) we were pooped. Determined to not give up we finally made it to the White House and ended up walking about 6 miles around DC after it was all said and done. We were never so happy to find the car and rest our aching feet. Here are a few pics of our adventures...

A cool little fountain outside the Capitol where we rested our aching feet.

The Capitol Building (No, not the White House)

And alas, our final destination....the actual White House!