Washington DC

The first Monday of August is a public holiday, and so we decided to go on a quick escape to Washington DC and make it a 5-day weekend! Daddy had been there twice before and really wanted to show us around  ALL the sites. But we were only there for 3 nights and his daily agenda was very unrealistic. Although we probably visited less than half of the most popular attractions, it was still worth the 9 hour drive from Toronto.

Now that Tonicci is 4 and half years, it's definitely better to travel with him. The stroller remains an essential item though.

Waiting at the metro stop (stayed at a hotel in Maryland).

It's been a while since he's taken a metro or subway ride, so he was really excited.

Daddy's 'must see' attraction, The National Library of Congress. One of the most complete and oldest collection of books.

Inside the National Library

The Capitol Steps, where US Presidents take their oath of office...

Our favorite attraction, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Bought him a toy airplane at the museum shop

 Amazing collection of real air crafts

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Of course, Tonicci had to visit the prehistoric exhibits i.e. DINOSAURS!!!

Tonicci begged to have this picture taken (under the stuffed tiger, his favorite animal)

One of Tonicci's highlights, seeing the White House. He wanted to visit Washington D.C. just for this (after reading about it in his Superman comic book - well, he actually entertained the possibility of seeing Superman)

This is how we travel- carrying lots of bags while the Prince is being pushed

Washington National Monument, the structure is so prominent, you could actually see it  from  almost all angles within a 2 miles radius

World War II Memorial 

World War II Memorial  - Daddy saw a pillar built for the Philippines

Cooling off at the WWII Memorial fountain

We did LOTS of walking under the hot summer weather!! It must have been 32-33 degrees out there

Lincoln Memorial steps

Tonicci's patented Spiderman pose - nice full view of the National Mall in the background - too bad  the  reflecting pond was under repair

Korean War Memorial - the US really honors it's armed forces!

Martin Luther King Memorial

Jefferson Memorial in the background, too tired to cross the pond at this point