Tourist activities of a DC transplant
As a new denizen of the inner beltway, I have been partaking of the many activities this city has to offer. The museums, parks and other interesting haunts are cultural salve for someone from the culture-free zone of South Georgia – unless you count Saturday night frat parties on Frat Row!
When I first arrived, everyday was a new adventure. Armed with my pop-up map of DC, I would make my way through the maze of the Metro aimed at a new museum to visit that day. Since being here, I have seen:
Animals
Large elephant display at Natural History Museum.
Burrowing Owls at the DC Zoo
At the aviary at the DC zoo
I find flamingos incredibly beautiful and fascinating. These at the DC Zoo held my attention, and that of my camera lens, for some time!
This guys was showing off for the crowds at the DC Zoo.
These beautiful creatures captivate me.
This little guy came up to me and posed… never seen a beaver before!
These jellyfish were in constant motion flowing through the tank like angels.
This guy was graceful in the water. Surprising seeing as how he was much larger than I expected.
The majestic eagle perched high in the tree.
He crawled toward me for a better angle. It’s like he wanted me to take the photo!
This old fellow looked lonely. His eyes had a sadness that I was surprised to see. Having never seen one, this orangutang reminded me of an old hairy man!
I finally saw my first panda… coolness.
He’s HUGE!
Beautiful peacock
Plants
Stinky plant at US Botanical Gardens
Jewelry
The Hope Diamond is stunning… now if I can just get them to loan it to me for Mom to try it on!
The Hope Diamond is beautiful from any angle!
Sapphires are my favs!
This crown is stunning!
Ruby bracelet at the Museum of Natural History
Necklace or medieval torture device? The Hazen Diamond Necklace.
Hungarians
Rockin the hair at the Folklife festival
Gay Pride
Gays in the Capitol
Castles
Smithsonian Castle
Airplanes
Bi-plane at Udvar-Hazy
Small plane at Udvar-Hazy
Suspended Airplane at Udvar-Hazy Center
American Jet – airplane at Udvar-Hazy
Small plane at Udvar-Hazy
Suspended Airplane at Udvar-Hazy Center
Beautiful blue plane at Udvar-Hazy
A nomad named Daniel 