2023 DC Trip, Day 9, Wednesday, April 12^th – D.C. Local

Up early, breakfast at the next door McDs, and off to catch the subway to the Mall. Got there about 0930, stepped out into bright sunlight, and ambled over to the Museum of Natural History. Took these photos en route to prove I was actually there.

Got through screening with no problem, but I think I'll leave my car keys behind on next visit. Tons of people - 7 buses parked along the mall from schools and tour companies. The museum is immense, covering about every aspect of nature with attractive displays. I finally took a few photos of a few things.

                                       T-Rex eating a triceratops, shot from a balcony

                                              Elephant, part of a save-the-elephant display

                                                     Moai from Rapa Nui (aka Easter Island)

Four hours later, a tired puppy headed back to the subway for the trek back to the hotel and a cool shower before meeting USAFA classmates at the Holiday Inn's bar.

To bed about 10, up at 6 to write this and get prepped for another trip to the Mall to see other museums, this time with others. The car didn't move.