DC = Deliciously Cool

Here we are, back for a reprise!! Edwin and I have had a busy couple days. The super cool surprise from Sunday was.... (drumroll please) WE MET THE OBAMAS! haahahahha Just Kidding. Did I get you?? No, really- we went on a great afternoon lunch cruise on the Potomac River. It was really neat. We could see some of the monuments from the water, it was a gorgeous day, and there was a chocolate fountain! We had a good time watching the water, listening to the live band and eating the great buffet.

Yesterday we had quite the day. We started at the Capitol building, where we took a tour and saw the last steps Pres. Obama went down before getting inaugurated! Next we went to the Supreme Court building, which was really cool. We listened to a funny man give a talk about the building and function of the court... He also told us that there is a full size basketball court directly about the courtroom!! He says once a day there is a pick up game between the Law Clerks and the Supreme Ct. Police. Best joke? "People always ask if the Justices ever play in the games. No, because they are always sitting on the bench!"

Last night we watched the Bachelorette, of course. Edwin watched too (because he lost a bet with me about when the bus would come), and LOVED it. He's the show's biggest fan. He especially loves Kasey and is thinking about getting a similar tattoo. (Edwin: because I will always guard and protect your heart.)

Today we had another great day. This morning we went to the Washington Monument, The White House (no Michelle/Barack sightings, much to our dismay), and The Holocaust Museum. I HIGHLY recommend this! Very, very powerful. We heard a survivor speak, and it was incredibly moving. I cried. A lot. The woman grew up in Czechoslovakia, was moved to a ghetto with her family, then to Auschwitz where her entire family was immediately gassed except for her and her sister. She was in Auschwitz for awhile before being chosen for slave labor, and after another period of time she was transferred to another concentration camp. At one point she said she just wanted to die, but her sister told her to hang on because they had to tell the world was what happening. Needless to say, she survived and is telling her story. It was very emotional. Here's the link to her bio: http://www.ushmm.org/remembrance/survivoraffairs/meet/detail.php?content=goldkind

What's to come: Tomorrow we are hoping to rent kayaks for a few hours to putz around the Potomac River. On Thursday we are going to College Park, MD to check out the University of Maryland. Thursday night we are taking the Metro to Marissa and Ben's neck of the woods! Should be fun! Stay tuned!