Washington 5 – Art, Food and other stuff

Washington 5 – Art, Food and other stuff

How do you start off a breakfast in America? Here’s how. First you have a parfait. Peach in this case.  Think yummy parfait with museli and fruit on top. Then follow it up with a bagel. But not just any bagel, but a Bacon, cheese 

Washington 4 – Monuments, Ben’s Chilli and the International Spy Museum

Washington 4 – Monuments, Ben’s Chilli and the International Spy Museum

Now for some monuments!  First up, the Lincoln Memorial And inside a place to sit Unfortunately the reflecting pool has dried up.  I won’t make any parallels with the American economy… And a couple of sombre reminders.  The Korean War. Our nation honors our sons and daughters 

Washington 3 – Capitol Hill, White House and the Museum of American History

Washington 3 – Capitol Hill, White House and the Museum of American History

Such a beautiful day.  And off to the centre of the free world (not my words). A distant view of Capitol Hill. And here we are, inside!  Time for a tour.  Quite an interesting building (smaller than I expected though).  Unfortunately I was not allowed to take 

Washington 2 – Natural History Museum

Washington 2 – Natural History Museum

So to continue the story lunch time was next. A quick Italian lunch at the West Wing of the Art Museum. What more can you ask for when the entrance looks like this. So off to the Natural History Museum after lunch Greeted by Mr