We left Minnesota and headed South and East! As John HATES driving through Ill. for very long, we headed South through Iowa, then turned East headed and across Illinois toward D.C. The weather was sunny and warm, a nice drive and the leaves were putting on their fall show! We have never been this far North this late in the fall to see much of the color. The days are still warm and sunny however the nights are rather cool.
We made it to D.C. and survived the Metro and traffic. It was easier to take the Metro downtown than drive and try and find a parking place. Once you know the system it really is very easy. We passed by the Whitehouse and walked along the Mall taking in all the monuments along the way. John wanted to stop by the Vietnam Memorial and we found his friends name on the wall. I have been there before but it is still a very moving place! We went to the WWII Memorial and again, it is a very moving place.
More photos of our visit later.... Candy
