Yesterday we started the tour with a visit of the Capitol Building. The sun was already shining and everybody had a good mood. The building was huge and beautiful. Our guide Mia told as a lot about the Capitol.

After that, we walked to the Library of Congress. First, we had to go through a security check and then we entered the wonderful lobby. We got to see the Gutenberg bible and the book collection of Thomas Jefferson. We also saw the Supreme Court Building, which unfortunately was under construction.

The Capitol Building

Joking around--Frederico (Italy), Andrea (Mexico), Laura (Finland),
Dani (Mexico), Isa (Mexico) and Tim (Germany) 

Group shot in front of the Capitol!

Library of Congress

After Supreme Court Building we went to the White House to catch up with B. J  The White House seemed smaller than we thought for the first sight, but when we got to see it from the other side, the house was overwhelming. All around the White House were police men standing. The flag on the top of the roof gave us the hint that the president Obama was in the house.

Group shot in front of B's house

We went to the Arlington cemetery to the see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We arrived just in time to see the ceremony where the members of Honor Guard changed the wreath and then we saw the changing of the guards. It was really impressive. We also saw the grave site of John F. Kennedy and his family. The eternal flame was placed on it and it was really touching.

Changing of the guards at Arlington Cemetery

Over 400,000 soldiers are buried here  

Everybody was hungry when we drove to the National Mall, where we had time for lunch and visit Smithsonian’s museums. The mall was huge and a lot of people were enjoying the sun and beautiful day. We had our lunch at a pretty French café with a beautiful fountain. Our group went to see the original Constitution of the U.S. and the Bill of Rights at the National Archives. We also went to the Air and Space Museum. There was also time for a little nap in the middle of the National mall and some of us got sun burned!

Map of the National Mall

Finally we arrived after a short drive to Georgetown where we had some time to shop before our original American BBQ dinner. The streets of Georgetown were the cutest ones so far on this trip. The dinner was really delicious and the perfect ending for this unforgettable trip. We are so glad that we chose to come to this trip. We met awesome people from all over the world and made friendships which last forever!

Xoxo,

Laura (Finland) and Olivia (Switzerland)