Washington, D.C.

"Only a hop, skip and jump" Rajun reminded me before flying to BWI. I suppose for any normal person with "street smarts" it would have been. I refused to call Rajun while running frantically through the airport , desperate for exact change so I could catch the next bus from BWI to DC. After all, I am an adult, I didn't want Rajun to know I hadn't made sure to have exact cash! I always learn something new when I visit my sister. Next time I'll have at least 20 dollars in $1 bills. Am I really so backwoods to have not known I needed exact change? Don't answer that. My pride certainly kept me from asking a stranger for the 50 cents I lacked to get onto the bus, but after an inevitable call from my sister, and a near breakdown on my part, I decided I was going to have to find a way! I explained my problem to the visitors center and the nicest lady grabbed her wallet with no hesitation and spotted me 50 cents.

I had the greatest weekend visiting with my sister. She always shows me a fun time, and this trip was no different! My first day we not only got to see the Washington Monument, we went to the top of the monument. (Thank you Thomas!!!)

Yup, all the way up there, 500ft from the ground, and here are some of the pictures from the top.

 U.S. Capitol 

The White House 

Sniper on the roof of the White House (I love my camera)

& 

just in case you're wondering what the President's porch furniture looks like...

Okay, this is getting out of hand. 

After successfully reaching the ground, we decided to walk to The White House to see the other side. 

Okay, time for a snack...

So adorable, so good.

My visit to Rajun was really perfect timing. Thomas was on spring break, his brother and girlfriend were visiting as well, a friend of Rajun's had a house warming party, AND, to beat it all, it was Bulgaria's independence day! Saturday the embassy had a celebration and I was lucky enough to tag along my sister and attend! 

The beautiful building the celebration was held

I loved my visit to Rajun, I loved Washington, D.C., now all I have to do is find ranch land in the D.C. area.