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Day 2 Sightseeing:

The first stop was the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Sorry no pictures were allowed.
I am sure that's because it was a very low tech operation.
I see why our currency is so easy to copy.
There were some old printing machines and most items were available off the shelf.

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Our next stop was the Capital Building for our VIP tour

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Here is a shot out the back of the Capital Building

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And the front of the building

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Here is Barry and Ann with Congressman Tom Campbell

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And Karen also got into the act

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We then left Congressman Campbell's office and went to the
Capital underground aboard their private Trolley system

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Ben Morgan showed us everything. It was truly the best tour of the trip

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Washington DC is covered with statutes

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and White House police everywhere

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Still no Bill or Monica

 

More Links:

Pictures of our sightseeing tour (Day 1)

And even more Pictures of our sightseeing tour (Day 3)

Pictures of my birthday dinner