Into the Madding Crowds!

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Mel wrote:How much time did the students get between all those museums? :shock:

I definitely like the art one! Great photos captures of the Brat. ^Q^
Mel, they were only given about 2 hours at each museum, so not enough time to see everything, but they still really enjoyed themselves. \O
Richprins wrote:Fascinating, and good pics! Look like their public works projects also take quite a while! :twisted:
In New York there was scaffolding on almost every building...they obviously enjoy their public works! lol
Pumbaa wrote:What an amazing tour, Flutterby,

for sure far different from the bush, however, exciting as well O/\
Very lucky kids getting to do this! :yes:


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These pics were not all taken on the same day but rather spread over fours days, so they weren't as rushed as it might seem in the photos. \O They were generally given about 2 to 3 hours to explore whichever museum/landmark they were visiting, and then time to get food and go shopping.

They also visited the Museum of the American Indian and the Natural History Museum.

Not sure what this critter is?

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The Zoo was not a big hit. Apparently most of the enclosures were empty, and this panda enclosure was indoors and very small. :-(

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This is the Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts. The Grand Foyer is one of the largest rooms in the world. If laid on its side, the Washington Monument would fit in this room with 23 m to spare. :shock:

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The 3 arced spires show the location of the 9/11 Pentagon memorial.

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Arlington Cemetery is the US military cemetery. There are over 500 000 graves here dating back to the American Civil War and it is still used today.

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The Museum of Crime and Punishment provided some laughs. ;-)

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The Lincoln Memorial at night.

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Someone has cut the head of poor Abraham, but the kids are there all right lol lol


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it's a Fennec Fox O/\
but I don't know what it does in America :-?

love the Lincoln Mémorial at night \O

:ty: ^Q^


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Enjoying the different TR ^Q^ ^Q^

I recon its a Bat eared cat =O:

think Nan got it right
nan wrote:it's a Fennec Fox
but not sure why its in America.


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Yanks seem to want to make everything the biggest in the world...even the stocks! lol lol lol


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Very interesting tour the Brat had.. ^Q^

The pictures with descriptions and history notes are excellent. \O

Also loved the art pics of the Brat... lol


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those (cherry ?)trees in full bloom are really beautiful ^Q^ ^Q^


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Lisbeth wrote:Someone has cut the head of poor Abraham, but the kids are there all right lol lol
I think that's all they were worried about Lis. lol
nan wrote:it's a Fennec Fox O/\
but I don't know what it does in America :-?

love the Lincoln Mémorial at night \O

:ty: ^Q^
Thanks for the ID nan. \O
RogerFraser wrote:Enjoying the different TR ^Q^ ^Q^

I recon its a Bat eared cat =O:

think Nan got it right /quote]
Glad you're enjoying it Roger! ;-)
Richprins wrote:Yanks seem to want to make everything the biggest in the world...even the stocks! lol lol lol
Ja, those stocks do look rather large! lol


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Amoli wrote:Very interesting tour the Brat had.. ^Q^

The pictures with descriptions and history notes are excellent. \O

Also loved the art pics of the Brat... lol
Nice to see you here Amoli, thanks for reading and commenting. \O
Tina wrote:those (cherry ?)trees in full bloom are really beautiful ^Q^ ^Q^
Yes Tina, they are cherry trees and they are lovely. \O


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