Monday, October 18, 2010

DC day 2, the Capitol

A slightly more relaxed pace today, thankfully! We took a cab to the National Archives, gawked at the Constitution and Declaration of Independence and strolled next door to the wonderful sculpture garden.

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Then over to the National Botanic Gardens – probably the only time I’ve been into a palm house where it’s *less* humid than outside.

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No time to waste. Hiked up to the Executive Building to my  Congressman’s office for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the US Capitol. Here are the secret tunnels so pols don’t have to get sweaty walking over to vote…

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Stunning interiors included the old Senate chambers…

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The old House of Representatives

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And of course the majestic Rotunda

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Here we are in a shaft of sunlight…

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We wrapped the day up with a trip up the Old Post Office tower. Sorry George, much better views than from the Washington Monument.

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