News Flash: D.C is about to mildew.

But all the rain (and I mean ALL the rain) has not stopped me from exploring the city.  My mom and Aunt came in town so we made a point of ignoring the rising river and constant mist to see the sights. 

While I was at work they explored sights such as the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, the many national monuments on the mall, and the Newseum.  I was able meet up with them during lunch on Thursday so we walked to the Lafayette Plaza and took the ever-necessary White House picture.  This was pre-rain.

My mom and I taking the ultimate touristy picture.  Done and done. 

And then the rain started.  But regardless, on Saturday we still visited all the necessary sights.  First we went to the American History Museum, which was definitely worth our time.  We spend the morning going from display to display.  We saw Michelle Obama’s inauguration ball gown (among other first ladies’ gowns), a hand stitched gigantic American flag, Julia Child’s kitchen, and more.  By lunch I had hit my museum limit and I was overwhelmed with information. 

Mom and I in front of the American History Museum.  Doesn’t look like much on the outside, but it’s cool inside!

Since it was still raining, we decided to go to the National Geographic Museum next since we wanted to stay inside.  Anne joined us for this museum and we all eagerly waited for the Terra Cotta Warriors.  Unfortunately, however, all the tickets are sold out for the Terra Cotta Warriors, but their public museum was AMAZING.  The gallery lined with photograph after photograph of water themed scenes was nothing short of stunning.  I’m pretty sure that Anne and I are going to run away and become National Geographic photographers--sorry to both of our families in advance.  But in all seriousness, this was easily the best museum I’ve visited thus far in D.C.

And despite the fact that the rain was becoming steadier, we visited the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.  Be forewarned, it was a hike.  And the rain made it even longer.  With raincoats on and umbrellas up, we walked along the Tidal Basin and made it to the monument.  This monument is one of my favorite places so far, and honestly I cannot really explain why--there was just an air about the place that I really liked.  And I know once the cherry blossoms come out it will be gorgeous. 

So here are a series of pictures from our soggy weekend:

My Aunt and I in front of the Washington Monument

Anne and I showing off Thomas Jefferson

Mom, Aunt Barbara, and I in front of Jefferson

And although my Aunt and Mom had to leave on Sunday, the rain continued for another two days. 

Too bad it wasn’t raining men.  If only.  Alleluia. 
 

Que Sera Sera.