Fall in DC

Here we are at the FDR memorial with his dog, Fala. We went to DC to try to go up in the Washington Monument but it was sold out. But there's always more to see and do. The FDR memorial is really beautiful with multiple waterfalls and beautiful granite. Mac had just checked out "Clifford Goes to Washington" from the library and Clifford stops here to say hi to Fala, just like we did.



This is the path around the Tidal Basin, which in the spring is packed with people looking at the cherry blossoms. I found them to be just as beautiful in the fall, with the colored leaves dipping down into the water.


Since it was starting to drizzle we went into the Museum of Natural History to see an exhibit I had read about. It is a coral reef made by knitters/crocheters from all around the country. It was really amazing and unique, I thought. Above is the main part, and then some close ups....

What a work of art! Sort of kitschy but definitely worth seeing. And to think, some of these ladies were the same ones that make those Kleenex box covers and toilet roll covers that I adore! If only I knew how to knit...