Washington, DC: A fitting end

It is very fitting that our trip is reaching it’s end where our country began. Washington D.C is one of the few cities that both of us had visited prior to this trip - Theresa spent a semester of her junior year interning and studying and Claire came to visit - so it was nice having a basic understanding and familiarity with the city. Theresa’s friend Polly was nice enough to host us all three nights – THANKS!

Because Theresa spent a semester here just last year, we were able to have a nice mix of touristy and more local activities. We sat and listened to a drum circle on Sunday – a tradition that has been going on for 40 years rain or shine. We spent time moseying around Theresa’s old stomping ground and even had the chance to pop by her old apartment. We toured the national monuments at night which offered a different perspective on these iconic pieces of history. And of course, we stopped by 1600 Pennsylvania to say hello to the Obama Family. 

Hanging out at Theresa's former apartment

Drum circle in Meridian Park

Another fav of Theresa's--the Embassy of Senegal!

World War II Memorial alongside the Washington Monument

'Sup Obamas

We also were lucky enough to spend time catching up with old friends. Theresa reconnected with IU friends who have made the leap to real world and we reunited with our Montclair neighbor Katie. Thanks for an excellent time in the land of politics and mimosas!