DC Day 5

Happy Independence Day!!!!

Sean and I went off on our own to see more sights on the Mall. Brad dropped us off at the Metro so we could make it there. Again, lots of pictures. It is time to get comfy...

Metro.

No, we did not plan on matching. (It is normally something we try to avoid.)

We were handed this flyer as soon as we got to the Mall: The British are Coming!!

Other side of the White House.

The fellow on the left was rallying about the use of pot. Awesome.

Parades, patriotic buildings, and patriotic shanties!

Mr. Lincoln

See my red face? Yes, it was that hot: 103 + humidity.

Korean War Memorial.

WWII Memorial.

These plates were all around the flag pole.

Washington Monument.

National Archives. Two and a half hour wait to see some amazing documents. No cameras were allowed, so here is our waiting in all it's glory! Worth it? YES!

Stopped at hotel to sit and cool down. Two shower heads?? Yes.

Hordes of people!! Went through security check to get onto the Mall, and picked a spot under the Washington Monument.

The fireworks did not disappoint! They started after a concert, and music played the whole time. Happy Birthday!!

Shock and awe.

Walk back to the Metro. Capitol Building.

We finally had dinner at 12:30am. Thank you Metro for still running that late. And thank you IHOP for being open and right next to the hotel.