DC Day 7, complete with Dinosaurs

Stayed up late last night, watching the Jazz game and then a Burn Notice re-run, so I slept in a little today.

Headed downtown and had about 2 hours before my meeting on the Hill, so I decided to walk around the National Mall and visit the Smithsonian. I wanted to see the American History museum, but it was closed for rennovation. "Next door" is the Museum of Natural History, and it was full of tour groups--mostly elementary school students. I decided to brave the crowds anyway, and wandered the halls in my suit and try to learn a few things while I was at it.

Here are some pictures from my time in the musuem.


I really liked the exhibit of animal photographs. Weird, I know. Could see all the stuffed mammals and dinosaur fossils and such, but the photos were amazing. I wonder how they printed them -- the colors were brilliant, and the pictures stunning. I snapped a few of my own (above).

After that, I went to my appointment on the Hill, and met with a California Congressman. He was great; asked questions about me and my job search, shared his "story," and gave advice. Big thanks to Grandpa for the help getting this appointment!

After that, I took a walk around the House Office Buildings, then sat down by a fountain and enjoyed some sunshine. There was a slight drizzle when I left, and the weather report was for scattered "drizzle," so I had my umbrella with me. However, it was safely in the 70's with scattered clouds. Got some sunshine, and feeling the warmth of a slight sunburn on my forehead and hands.

Commuted back to "base," had a delicious steak dinner, and watched the commentary on the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania. Checked the returns: the PA Department of State site, Politico, and Drudge. Senator Clinton is favored to win; the question is the margin. Karl Rove was on Fox discussing the awkward weighting of the congressional districts that the Pennsylvania Democratic Party came up with. Hmmm...

Reviewed the draft lease I received tonight from our future landlord; will review it with Grandpa.

One more day of fun, then back to Boston to get ready for the move!

Big thanks to Jill and Wadda for getting a ton of work done at the apartment.

Stay tuned for more of the Erb Report!