Today was the last day to tour and we chose a Segway tour.
The weather was pleasant and didn't have to walk to all the highlights.
The Renwick Gallery (Smithsonian)
is next to the set of buildings that house all foreign dignitaries,
and across from the offices that White House staff use.
Protesters have a 'permanent' place to protest across from the White House.
Supreme Court ruled that they could do this as long as they didn't cause
trouble and if someone was ALWAYS there.
They take shifts to man the booth and have been there for 38 years!
'Segwaying' up Capitol Hill
to 'the best view in the city'
around the National Mall
Smithsonian Castle - built in 1855
now used for information for visitors to the mall.
Washington National Cathedral
Construction started in 1907, finished in 1990
(since it is privately funded, the money kept running out-
WWI, depression, WWII, Korean conflict, Viet Nam, etc)
Gorgeous Gothic construction
(view toward the sanctuary)
stained glass windows are so beautiful
State funerals for 4 American presidents have been held here,
and President Woodrow Wilson in buried here.
view toward the Rose Window
Sanctuary
They were setting up for a special event
such beautiful lighting!
I just can't resist another shot of this gorgeous window!
The touring of DC has been full of wonderful sights
but ending each day rather exhausted!
So, the final train ride back to base camp I felt like
we could see the "Light at the end of the tunnel"
We leave for Kitty Hawk tomorrow!
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