Picasso
For the first time in about 6 years, I went on a vacation that did not involve a music festival. My first ex- wife (Vicki) and I decided to go on vacation together to see the art galleries and museums of Washington. We flew up from our respective cities, Charlotte and Norfolk, Va., and met at National (DCA) airport on Monday, June 21. This was somewhat of a reprise of a trip we took in the summer of 1980, when my brother was interning at the National Archives. Frequent Flier miles and Hotel points covered the expenses. Sweet. It is difficult to find a good traveling buddy and we did very well together on this trip.
Monday we visited the National Geographic Society museum. On Tuesday the National Gallery (East wing) and the Smithsonian Castle. We had passes for Congress but a suspicious package stopped visiting until it became too late in the day. We managed to see the Phillips Collection instead. Wednesday was National History Museum, the Freer and the Sackler. Thursday was the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum and the National Art Gallery (West wing). I took lots of photos of Buddhist and Hindu statuary, and lots of lots of modern art at the various galleries. These are all posted on my site.
http://jambandfan.smugmug.com/Travel/Washington-DC/12707061_WPuhc#915545927_p9KWK
We stayed in Dupont Circle. It is a very exciting part of D.C. with about 1000 restaurants. We found the placed that seems frequented by the locals and had great meals every night. Breakfast was always at the Kramerbooks and Afterwards. Then into the Metro to head into the Mall. It was hot, I mean above 95 everyday hot. Washington set two record highs while we were there. Somehow my physical condition hardly slow us down at we left the hotel by 9am, had breakfast and into the Metro, walking and standing until 4pm when we head back to rest and search the Internet for restaurants. My legs just ached everyday.
Thursday was my birthday and we found an excellent seafood restaurant in which to celebrate.
Everyone seemed so friendly. Seeing us looking at a map, people would stop on the street and in the Metro to give us directions.
a few pictures:
Buddha
Ganesh
Renoir
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