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  • Other explorations around the nation’s capital

    Other explorations around the nation’s capital

    Steve has a past in the DC area – a good past, that is.  So while we were here, he wanted to visit his old stomping grounds from many moons ago (32 years).  Back then, he was in the Air Force, stationed at the Pentagon – but one of his part-time jobs was as the…

  • So many museums, so little time – Washington, DC

    So many museums, so little time – Washington, DC

    Once again our jello-style planning has been tested. Lucky for us, with this lifestyle we can change the course as often as needed to fit our wants and needs.  Prior to our arrival in DC, we had shortened our 10-day stay to a week due to the government shutdown.  But when the government got their…

  • What’s in your wallet? – Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington DC

    What’s in your wallet? – Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington DC

    When we arrived at College Park, Maryland (our home base during our visit to the nation’s capital), the government shutdown was still underway. We all know Washington, DC is a city rich in museums, monuments, attractions and more.  Despite the shutdown there were several interesting things for us to check out. The famous open-air memorials…