9/21 Washington DC Day 2

Before the RV parts store opened we were there to buy a new water pump. Then off to the Holocaust Museum. After a while Ruth & Jeff crossed the Mall to see the new African American Museum. Both museums were so sad with all the deaths, slavery said persecution. 

Then we took the metro to the Library of Congress. We were able to get a last-minute ticket. The library was amazing. 

From there we took the tunnel to the Capitol Visitors Center for our Capitol tour. After a film we saw the old Supreme Court chamber, the statue room and the Rotunda.

The tour ended without a view of either congressional chambers. So I asked an official if we could possibly get a pass for the House Chamber. She said she could get us in! So we got to sit in the gallery for a few minutes. No cameras were allowed, however. 

We saw the Supreme Court building from across the street. 

Then we rushed to the Smithsonian American History Museum to see the dollhouse before it closed. 

Jeff got the new water pump installed! But our trailer batteries are almost depleted. Maybe the failing water pump did it. In the morning they will recharge as we drive and at our next campground, which has hookups.