Off to DC...

So after we left Lake Geneva, we ventured off to Washington DC for a few days so that I could see where Jon grew up. He technically didn't grow up in the heart of DC but in the Alexandria/Manassas area, but we spent a little time in the Capital because I wanted to be touristy.

On our first day, we went out to eat at one of Jon's favorite mexican restaurants- El Tio. I'm usually not a fan of mexican food, but the quesadillas here were amazing! So maybe Jon is having more of an influence on me that I thought. We then went and looked around at where Jon went to high school, and saw how much everything has been built up since the last time he visited.

The next day, I wanted to go into DC to see the Smithsonian's Natural History Museum and the American History Museum. We headed to the Metro station so that we could take the train in, only to find that every parking spot in the entire metro station was full! The same thing happened at two other metro stations- so we finally decided to drive in.

*Sidenote: Virginia drivers are scary. they just cut you off with no warning, and then slow down. its really annoying. You will also get tailgated, honked at, and glared at if you are not going atleast 15 mph over the speed limit.

So when we got to DC, we headed first to the natural history museum (which is free!). The place is massive, and houses a number of really cool exhibits, including the Hope Diamond. I hinted pretty heavily to Jon that it would be an acceptable diamond to go along with my engagement ring...he didn't seem to agree, lol. We then headed off to the American History Museum, where we saw the actual star spangled banner. It's huge- you can't take any pictures of if though, so I can't really show how awe inspiring it is. They also had an exhibit about Stratavarius violins, which made me super giddy. (I did bring my violin to hyde park finally, so I can play again!! yay!!) We also saw Kermit the Frog, fonze's jacket, michael jacksons fedora, and a whole bunch of other memorabilia. the museums are amazing, and I can't wait to go back and check out the other museums DC has to offer. That night Jon and I drove around Alexandria (where he grew up) and he showed me his old house. We also ate at his favorite pizza place, Mamma Mia. The pizza was absolutely delicious. It was greasy, and had a crisp crust, and was just...mmmmmm. I also got to meet one of Jons closest friends, Scott. It's interesting meeting people you have heard sooo much about. He's really nice, and I was glad to meet him.

So that was the first two days of our adventure. I'll probably post tomorrow or the next day about what the other two days where like- I think that is enough writing for today.

--Kendall