a long, long day

Today we started out with the the U.S. Capitol, which is the most widely recognized symbol of democratic government in the world, and it has housed Congress since 1800. The United States is a country with many different opinions, but it's only in the U.S. Capitol that they actually can be heard and estimated, and it's here the phrase "e pluribus unum"" is being used, which means "out of many, one". We actually had a tour at the Capitol, which was alright, but the tour guide was a bit strange and a typical American, so it wasn't much we got out of her, but the visible part was still great because of the very beautiful building.

Pictures of the beautiful U. S. Capital with gold in the ceilings and luxurious paintings and ornamentations

Before we went on, we decided to see the Library of Congress, and we were very lucky to have the opportunity to see the Reading Room, which is open to the public two days a year, and one of those days were today! It was very pretty and fascinating to see, so it was definitely worth it!

The library of Congress

Then we went to the National Museum of the American Indian. The museum offers an possibility to explore the Native people in America, and it was definitely a fine museum, but we were unfortunately very tired, so it wasn't much motivation and energy we had.

Beautiful and unique Indian art

Later we went to the National Museum of American History, which displays the heritage of the United States in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history. It was interesting to explore the major themes from the War of Independence to the present day, and it had a lot to offer, and you got a better understanding of the nation and its people.

A bit about World War 2

One of Michelle Obama's dresses on a exhibition about first ladies through the years

Afterwards we went to some of the different stores, and then we bought some dinner, which we took back home to the hotel room, because we've decided to have a evening filled with relaxation, which is highly needed after a long day! :)