A little more DC

We tried to get into the Library of Congress on Sunday, but it was closed. The exteriors of the government buildings are very interesting. This water sculpture is just outside the Library.

We did the double decker bus tour, as we always do in the cities we visit. It is a great way to get oriented, and at least get a view of the things you won't have time to visit or examine in detail.

You may notice that Clay had long hair. He has since cut it for football. His mother cajoled him to get it cut. We told him that the security people would want to see his face. Sure enough the airport security person, asked him to show his eyes! He wasn't joking, either.

The way to get around in DC is definately the Metro. We travelled on the Metro, Amtrak, the Long Island RR, and the NY subway system on our trip.

Harper's Ferry was interesting. It was a nice drive out to see it. I had not known that it had been the point where Lewis and Clark received most of their supplies.

We visited Arlington. Clay was quite moved by it. A few weeks later when Edward Kennedy was buried there, he was able to say that he had been there.