Team Krasey: Back from DC with mixed emotions

Team Krasey and the Whitehouse.
We didn't get to go in, but that was probably best. I'm afraid to think what my husband would have done if he had actually been in an arms- length distance of the president.

Washington DC has been marked off the ol' bucket list. Done and Done. Loved being there, loved seeing all the amazingly historical stuff, loved traveling with my husband and experiencing new things together.

Also, loved the first shower I took in my own shower, loved getting all the clothes cleaned and put neatly away in our closet and currently loving sitting on our couch watching TV in my comfy clothes. : )

Yes, We love to travel, but there is nothing like getting away from your home-base for several days that will make you appreciate your home.

I can sense you saying : "Okay, Kristi, quit yapping about how you are a home-body by heart and tell us what you guys liked about the the Trip!!!"

Ok, Ok, you can quit yelling already! Sheesh.

By popular demand - Here are my lists for the trip :

Things my dad says that I knew before this trip, but I must have forgotten sometime between Highschool and Oct. 2011:

1. Our United States Capitol was built by slaves. A major symbol of Freedom in our country was built by slaves. wow.

2. Pocahontas played a major role in our nation's foundation. She's pictured three times in the capitol dome - and not only that, she is the only woman depicted!

3. George Washington was an incredibly self-less man. He could have easily been buried underneath the Capitol dome and had as long as a term of presidency as he would have wanted, but he didn't want to be treated like a King and was very purposeful in everything he did to make the United States a democratic place.

Favorite Monuments we visited (we saw almost all of the ones in DC, these are the top ones that really struck us) :

1. Lincoln Memorial - so iconic

2. Korean War Memorial - VERY well done Memorial
3. Arlington Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Team Krasey in front of the Lincoln Memorial

Getting Sassy with Lincoln

The Korean War Memorial. There are statues of 19 soldiers and then a reflecting wall. When you count the soldiers and their reflections, the total number of men is 38 which represents the 38th parallel which separates North and South Korea

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery

Best Food we ate in DC:

1. Tortilla Cafe - A Salvadorian Cafe that Casey heard about on "Diners, Dives and Drive-Ins" . So good that I can't even begin to explain. It made me want to become a "foodie" like my friend Jill. The flavors in my mouth just exploded!!! And it was served on a plastic plate- that just made you know it had to be good. I mean, they didn't need to "dress it up" on some fancy plate - the food speaks for itself

Tortilla Cafe : Puppussa, Sweet Corn Tamale, Fried Plantains. Holy Cow that was Delicious!

Coolest Experience we had:

1. We had a guided tour by Congressman Flores' office all over the Capitol Building and the House of Representatives. Got to walk in all the underground tunnels, see some incredibly significant places in our history and even got to witness a vote that was taking place on the house floor. Crazy!