Tag Archives: Smithsonian

Museum of Native Americans

Posted on July 22, 2009 by AMWeston

After a trip round the Air and Space Museum we headed next door to the Museum of Native Americans expecting it to be quieter. It wasn’t, especially not the restaurant, which serves native American food. Despite it being busy we were able to get so… Continue reading →

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Air and Space Museum

Posted on July 21, 2009 by AMWeston

We had decided to go to the Air and Space Museum on the mall on Sunday as there was to be a book signing but three astronauts. The museum didn’t open until 10am but we got there early and still had to queue (luckily in the shade). This is one of t… Continue reading →

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Astronauts

Posted on July 21, 2009 by AMWeston

While at the Air and Space museum on Sunday we were lucky enough to see, from a distance, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins and Alan Bean. Even from a distance they are special. They were signing their books as part of the anniversary celebrations. Continue reading →

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Washington National Zoo

Posted on July 18, 2009 by AMWeston

Friday in Washington. Today we went to Washington National Zoo. We had a later start as we are getting use to the time difference. We had breakfast in Starbucks – variety of items a lot better than the UK.After breakfast we headed to the Zoo. Unli… Continue reading →

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Day One

Posted on July 17, 2009 by AMWeston

Our first full day in Washington was an early start. We were all awake by 6am. We managed to get up and about by 8am. We headed for the mall using the metro. Great helpful guy at Du Pont metro station helped us with our tickets. The Smithsonian mu… Continue reading →

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