Thursday, October 16, 2008
Hi Everyone!! We had another great day today! We started out our day (bright and early) with a delicious breakfast from the hotel buffet (yum!!). Then we found our way all the way over to the Library of Congress where we got to see Thomas Jefferson’s old library. We also learned about the forming of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and our Bill of Rights.
After this we booked it over to the Supreme Court just in time to hear a lecture telling about the history of the Supreme Court and how it works. Then, we walked over to Union Station to get some lunch. We had to scarf our lunch down because we had to make it to Senator Max Baucus’s office in time for our tour of the Capitol. After having tons of fun at the Capitol, we decided to check out the National Art Museum. We had a lot of fun seeing all the famous artists’ work. We saw Monet, Da Vinci, and lots of other memorable artists. After having a blast at the Art museum, we were on our way to go and have normal dinner with American food. We walked by a cute little Mexican restaurant and mom decided to be adventurous and try it out. We went in, got seated, and read the menu. This is what you spot first: Cow tongue tacos, Cactus Salad, and Squid enchiladas (yuck!!). I gave mom the evil eye for choosing this restaurant in the first place. I finally found chicken enchiladas and ate them without a problem. Then came the queso that Maddie ordered………
We have to get up bright and early tomorrow because we are touring the White House and have to be there at 9:00 a.m. We had lots of fun today and I hope we have as much fun tomorrow.
Still having fun,
Mackenzie
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Thursday October 16, 2008
False alarm! We are going to the White House tomorrow.
Today was the best day of my life! Today we went to the Supreme Court, the National Art Gallery, the Library of Congress, and the Capitol building. The Supreme Court was the best out of all of them. We learned that each case is one hour long. Each side gets thirty minuets to make their case and they have to answer all of the justices’ questions. After twenty five minuets they can chose to stop and tell why the other side shouldn’t win. At the Capitol building they have beautiful paintings. They have a few paintings of Columbus that I got pictures of because I thought they went really well with Pedro’s Journal. The Library of
Congress was neat because it has Thomas Jefferson’s collection of books and some of them survived a fire. It also has the rough draft of the Declaration of Independence and an exhibit describing the making of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The art museum was fun because it had the actual paintings by many famous painters. Anyway I have to go. Bye!
False alarm! We are going to the White House tomorrow.
Today was the best day of my life! Today we went to the Supreme Court, the National Art Gallery, the Library of Congress, and the Capitol building. The Supreme Court was the best out of all of them. We learned that each case is one hour long. Each side gets thirty minuets to make their case and they have to answer all of the justices’ questions. After twenty five minuets they can chose to stop and tell why the other side shouldn’t win. At the Capitol building they have beautiful paintings. They have a few paintings of Columbus that I got pictures of because I thought they went really well with Pedro’s Journal. The Library of
Congress was neat because it has Thomas Jefferson’s collection of books and some of them survived a fire. It also has the rough draft of the Declaration of Independence and an exhibit describing the making of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The art museum was fun because it had the actual paintings by many famous painters. Anyway I have to go. Bye!
Wednesday 10/15
Hi everyone! It’s Maddie. If you didn’t already know I am in Washington DC. My route was Missoula, Montana Spokane, Washington Salt Lake City, Utah Chicago, Illinois Baltimore, Maryland and finally Washington DC. I am very exited to go to the White House tomorrow because I think it will be interesting to see where the president lives and the former presidents have lived. On this trip we will also be spending time with my Aunt, and two cousins. We will be visiting several other famous Washington DC sights on our adventure.
Brain School Challenge
Supplies:
Previous spelling words
Question:
Can you find two words in this entry that have previously been spelling words?
Brain School Challenge
Supplies:
Previous spelling words
Question:
Can you find two words in this entry that have previously been spelling words?
Wednesday 10/15
Hi Everyone!! This is Mackenzie. We have officially begun our big adventure! We left our house at eight o’clock this morning and drove a whopping three hours to Spokane, Washington. We then boarded a Southwest airlines plane and flew to Salt Lake City, Utah where we stopped but did not get off. Some people will get on here and some will get off, but we had to stay seated if we wanted to get all the way to Washington D.C. Finally, after about an hour of sitting on the ground waiting for all the new passengers to get on the plane and to get situated we took off headed towards Chicago/Midway airport, which will be our second stop. We will arrive In Washington D.C. at about eleven o’clock p.m. (yawn). Okay, that’s all for now! We have to shut off all of our electronics because we are about to land.
Having fun already,
Mackenzie
Having fun already,
Mackenzie
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