Visitor's Log: Dad and Joe

Last weekend, my Dad and his best friend came to visit me in the little city of Washington D.C. A few months ago, I had mentioned that the Chiefs would be playing the Redskins this season at FedEx Field. He agreed that it would be fun to come watch the game. I then found RIDICULOUSLY cheap airfare and he bought a ticket for himself and Joe. That was that. All I had to do was buy tickets for the game. Thank you ebay for existing.

As soon as they arrived, I put on my tour guide hat and started pointing out everything as we drove by it. They flew into Reagan National, which meant there were tons of sites to see along the way to my house. The Iwo Jima Memorial was the only place we stopped to be tourist-y. I highly recommend going to see this in person. I did not realize just how big it was until going in person.

Joe and dad

Ten days out, Dad had me check the weather. It was supposed to be in the 50s on game day. Three days out, the forecast had changed slightly. They were calling for a wintery mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain with a high of 32 degrees. The weatherman tend to be wrong when calling for winter weather, so I was hesitant to believe it would actually play out.

So game day came...

Dad and me

Aaron and me

The pictures don't really show the extent of the wetness we endured. Let's just say, those ponchos were an enjoyment-saving investment. It snowed and rained frozen water droplets and sleeted. Good job weatherman, good job.

Despite the weather, it was actually a lot of fun. The Chiefs dominated (of course), which made it that much better to be there in person. Thankfully, I had also purchased club level tickets that allowed us some relief from the cold. We were able to go inside and thaw as necessary.

Dad isn't much for history, so I didn't have solid plans for Monday and Tuesday of their visit. The continued wetness also put a damper on anything outdoors...or so we thought. We ended up having a really great time site seeing, especially when the government was closed on Tuesday. It was a ghost town. Ghost town = no lines for anything

Here are a few photos from our trip around town...

Dad next to where Lincoln was shot at Ford's Theater

Dad and Joe posing with the Washington Monument

Joe and Dad being tourists

Posing with my Dad

Reflecting pool and Washington Monument

Quote by FDR at the FDR Memorial

Tidal Basin

Dad and Joe with the Capitol Building

Joe and Dad and the Museum of Natural History

Dad and Joe with the Smithsonian Castle

Smithsonian Castle

Overall, I'd say it was one of the best visits I've had thus far. I finally know my way around a bit and have knowledge about some of the museums and sites. Being a tour guide was fun and I may consider that a career in a later life. I think Dad and Joe had a great time as well. I'm excited for my next round of visitors! Who's coming?

-J