Friday, October 16, 2015

DAY TWO - Group Dinner

Always a good time and good food at Founding Farmers.

DAY TWO - Capitol Hill

Our animated and highly knowledgeable tour guide explains how the Capitol crypt was originally intended to be the burial place of President George Washington and his wife Martha. 

Unfortunately the interior dome is undergoing renovation to repair structural cracks.

Parachute like protection inside the dome.

Enjoying the weather with the Capitol dome wrapped in scaffolding.

Front steps to the US Supreme Court building.


Who says law and justice can't be fun?

Brandon showing just how big the doors of justice are.





DAY TWO - Arlington National Cemetery

President Kennedy's grave marked by the eternal flame with General Lee's former plantation home in the background.






Robert Kennedy's grave located just down the hill from his brother JFK. Interesting rhetorical message.

Inside of General's Lee's home.


Changing of the guard at Tomb of the Unknown.

We were fortunate to witness a wreath laying ceremony followed by Taps from the bugle.

The first female guard we've witnessed at the tomb. The only identifiable characteristic is her hair in a bun.










Thursday, October 15, 2015

DAY ONE - Pentagon 9/11 Memorial

View of the flight path and point of impact. 

Time for reflection and discussion. Brandon is sharing some additional insight learned when researching for his group's presentation.




DAY ONE - Royals Game

Celebrating a win at the official "KC in DC" watch party. LET'S GO ROYALS!!!

DAY ONE - The Metro

Katelynn taking advantage of the train ride to get some journaling done.

Abdullah and Celia chilling while a train passes by. Great photo Loginn!

DAY ONE - White House

Glowing beacon of democracy.

Tough to capture the sites in the dark, but they certainly tried.