Washington DC or BUST

I'm starting to plan my Washington DC trip (July 1-5) and I'm finding it hard to limit my time at The Smithsonian to one day. 

I mean, come on--you need about a week to get through that sucker.

First stop:
The Hope Diamond

Yeah, you saw this coming....what woman in her right mind wouldn't want to see the diamond she'll never have?

Facts:
WEIGHT: 45.52 carats
CLARITY: VS1. Whitish graining is present.
COLOR: Natural fancy deep grayish-blue
CUT: Cushion antique brilliant with a faceted girdle and extra facets on the pavilion.
DIMENSIONS:
Length: 25.60 mm
Width: 21.78 mm
Depth: 12.00 mm

In other words, it's big.



Next Stop:
Barbie!

Between Barbie and The Hope Diamond, The Smithsonian is a Girl's Best Friend.


Next stop:
"Milestones of Flight" Gallery: 1903 Wright Flyer

Planes fascinate me.  And to be able to see the original Wright Bros plane, in person, is priceless.

Next Stop:

Lunch and another coffee before someone gets hurt.

Next Stop:

The First Lady's Gowns

I'm particularly interested in anything Jackie Kennedy ever wore.

Next stop:

The Giant Squid

                                                                        

Gross but necessary.

Next stop:

Julia Child's Kitchen

                                 

There's just something about Julia....

Next Stop:

Civil War Exhibit

                           

Humans can be real assholes.  This fascinates me....

Next Stop:

Dorothy's Ruby Slippers

                           

Admit it; you would love to try these on, wouldn't you?

                        

Next Stop:

Kermit the Frog!!!

    

                   

That's right, Kermit.  In the flesh.

Next (last?) Stop:

Portable Bathtubs: Tub Bathing from the Early 19th and 20th Centuries

               

Every time I watch a romantic movie set in a century before bathing was a daily ritual, I often wondered if people back then were really that romantic. 

How can anyone feel sexy when they stink?

If anyone has been to The Smithsonian, would love to know what you think should be on my 'Must See' List.

All photos courtesy of  http://www.si.edu/