Sightseeing with Sheila

As I mentioned, I've had a friend visiting for a few days; I'm sorry that I was unable to post. I've been busy traipsing hither and yon in the local tourist spots.

Wednesday we went to Washington, DC and saw the monuments and other sights around the Mall. We went into the National Archives to see the exhibit "From the Schoolhouse to the White House: the schooldays of the Presidents." I had read a blurb on this exhibit and thought it would be interesting. It was a truly fascinating collection of memoribilia including photos, report cards, compositions and essays, sports awards, teacher's memories, and even film footage of the 20th centuary Presidents. I enjoyed the glimpse of average boyhood of young men later to become powerful and famous leaders. I had never been to the Archives, so this was a new addition to my usual list of "touring" sites for friends and visitors. After walking blocks and blocks, feeling every step in my calves, we metro'ed back home and watched a movie in comfortable chairs!

On Thursday, we did downtown Annapolis: St. Anne's, the Naval Academy, shopping, and touring the State House. I think I probably got more historic interest out of it than Sheila, since it's my state history, but Sheila loves historical architechture. I knew that Annapolis would have lots more architechtural interest for her, as a West Coaster, than Baltimore. Plus, it's just quaint and picturesque. We had "high tea" at Reynold's Tavern before she left for her medical conference at the hospital this weekend.