Day 2, Washington, D.C.

Today we visited the National Cathedral and the National Zoo. When we arrived at the National Cathedral it was around 45 degrees and windy, I was freezing. We walked around the grounds a short while and enjoyed the architecture with its; stain-glass windows, flying buttresses, and the beautiful religious facades. Inside the cathedral was breathtaking with staggered alcoves and vaulted ceilings. There was a small museum which told of the history of the church and its construction as well as renovations and happenings. After walking around the main hall, we ventured down a windy staircase that had hand rails carved into its marble walls to the cathedral gift shop, it featured books, music, and other religious regalia. The shop contained religious items from many different denominations.
At the National Zoo we parked very close to an entrance and dove right in to the exciting world of wrongfully incarcerated animals. lol...j/k...I am no tree huger. I know the animals don't have a "great" life, but hey..its probably better than most. Moving on, the animals were AMAZING! We saw Zebra, Elephants, Tigers, and the little-known mammal the Naked Mole Rat. Chris bought me a stuffed Tiger, and I named him, Spartacus Rex. He's cute and maybe a little bit fluffy. We also so pygmy hippos, prairie dogs, Giant Pandas, Red Pandas, two Sloth Bears, ohhh, and a Lioness!!!
Tonight we are going to P.F. Changs for dinner to celebrate Chris's Birthday, should be fun. See you tomorrow.

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am