using the metro and finding where internships are

Today was the last day of "prep class" for Washington Seminar kids and I tagged along. They learned all about how to make the most of their internships and how to be safe in DC. The GWU police captain came in and talked about safety and since he's lived in DC his whole life, he also talked about the best restaurants. I'm definitely sending an e-mail his way to find out where to go and what to order--there are so many restaurants here!

A quick glance at the monument. I can't wait to go up with Ry.

Then we split up into groups and went all around the city to find where everyone's internship was. It was so nice to travel around and sight-see while we were out and about. We also ate Thai for lunch (there's a kid in my group who LOVES Thai food) and Ry and I had some Chicken Pad Thai and Wonton soup. YUM. The pad thai was good and sweet and the wonton soup was way good. Neither Ry or I had ever had Thai food before so it was fun to experiment. And since we won't be going out for lunch very often, it was a nice treat.

Isn't he just adorable?!

We also saw the Capitol as well as walked by the Washington Monument as we went to the Museum of American History. I really loved the museum, it was right by Ry's internship, and I can't wait to go back and spend another hour or so there. Hurray for free museums!

From the Julia Child's Kitchen exhibit. I reeeeeeally want to make Beef Bourbuignon now!

DC does not disappoint, and we even experienced a little drizzle. Good thing we had our umbrella! The only thing is that we were on GWU's campus for a little bit and all the kids were smoking. Ugh. Makes me wish I was still in Provo where seeing a person smoke is so so rare.

But other than that we're loving it.

AND I'm loving seeing all the kids in yarmulkes (pronounced ya-ma-ka..you know, the little hats on Jewish people's heads). I've lived in Texas and Utah for most of my 22 years of life and never saw a lot of Jewish people. Love it.

Ry in front of the Capitol.

Me in front of the Capitol.