22nd October 2008 (3)

We'd seen a tented area in the street near one of the Metro stations yesterday, but hadn't really taken much notice. We realised today what it was all about. The Washington International Horse Show is taking place, and the long tented areas (three of them) are for stabling the horses. As we were walking by a huge, shiny horse box/truck drew up and six or seven horses were led out and into the arena.

We managed to buy theatre tickets from the half price shop this morning and went to "The Way of the World" at the Shakespeare Theatre this evening. The plot was extremely complicated, not helped by technical problems with the lighting. Dave decided to duck out at the interval and go to a sports bar to see the World Series baseball game, but I stayed on and fortunately the second half was much better.

Jean

22nd October (2)

The Air and Space Museum had been recommended by several sources, including the guide book, so we spent a session there this morning. I concentrated on the "Exploration of the Planets" section and was fascinated.

The afternoon saw me back at the National Archives and then at the top of the Monument, looking out on some breathtaking views, including this super one of the White House.

Jean

Wednesday 22nd October 2008

Having failed t0 acquire a ticket to go up to the top of the Monument yesterday, Dave kindly went out early and queued to get one for me for this afternoon. Although sunny, it was much cooler today, especially in the wind that blows around the open area where it is situated.
Jean