Woke up early for a trip into DC. Planned to meet NC-friends Jim and Cecile at Gordon Biersch brewpub for lunch. But first, a quick trip to the National Portrait Gallery for some sightseeing. The original "Hope" painting of Barack Obama's likeness was on display, with a good 45-minute wait to see it and snap a photo. Of course I had to do so:
Gordon Biersch is a favorite of Jim's, so it did not take any arm-twisting to meet him there. Yummy meatloaf plus their "InaugurAle" frosty beverage made for a satisfying afternoon.
Then, it was a tour of the National Mall. I wanted to hit the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, but the line was 90-minutes long. By the time I would enter, it would leave me with just an hour to see the entire museum. As this was a must see for me this trip, I opted to hold off for another day later in the week. So instead, the Mall it shall be. Had to see the layout, the preparations, the news organizations camped out, the port-a-potty locations. A brisk afternoon's walk around the Mall. Then, making my way closer to the Capitol, it was a quick visit to the Newseum to tool around and check out the exhibits.Back to the Metro and the Brannon household to unwind and generally relax. A big day tomorrow! Plans are to wake up at 3:00am! An early retiring by 9:30pm occurred to just TRY and get some sleep. Inauguration Day is here....
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