Washington, D.C.

Went to the Mall.  Visited the Hirshhorn Museum, Sculpture Garden and National Archives.  The docent at the Hirshhorn was young and tried to engage those around her by asking questions intended to elicit comments on the artworks.  The responses ranged from the inane to insane.  Every answer is a good answer because modern art is whatever it is to the beholder.  The Sculpture Garden was more “down to earth”.  We also had a wonderful lunch there for just a few dollars more than what we would have spent for hot dogs from the street vendors

Saw all of the important documents of our government:  Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Constitution, etc.  Surprisingly, the lines were very short and we were not rushed through the exhibits.  This is another advantage of retirement – you can go in the off-season.