Washington DC -- Botantics and Capitol

We began our third day with a trip the National Botanical Gardens. When we were in Scotland, we lived almost across the street from Glasgow's botanical garden, so went there almost every day. DC's version did not disappoint. A musical themed orchid display also reminded us of Scotland, since we went to an orchid show there when my mom visited us.

My sister, Johanna, is known for finding
four leaf clovers, so this shot is for her.

Lunch at the National Museum of the American Indian is a great choice -- interesting, native foods in a cafeteria that looks out onto a waterfall.

We then toured the exterior of this museum which has great symbols incorporated into its architecture and landscaping.

Prior to lunch we saw part of American Indian protest on the mall -- protesting an oil pipeline in the West. Another DC must, according to my nephew Henry, is to see a protest! Glad we got one in.

The boys and I went to tour the Capitol while Clucky went to the National Gallery of Art to visit all her favorites from when she lived in DC.

A quick trip into the sculpture garden to see the famous and strange.

My favorite, the metal treee

Boys' fave -- Lichtenstein house

The boys opted to head back to the hotel, while Clucky and I went to the Freer Gallery to see the Asian art.  Amazing Korean pottery and Japanese screens and these two, who I loved!

Finally, dinner with Cailin at an Ethiopian restaurant near her house, and another packed day was done!