Day 6 - Wrap up

We headed to the International Spy museum where everyone assumed a secret identity. We observed facts from 3 large exhibits regarding the history of espionage. The museum tour closed with a visit to the special gift store were students were able to pick from all sorts of gadgets, books, clothes, and disguises.

We were whisked off to the Lincoln memorial and then to the Old Post Office for lunch.

Each of the students was given the opportunity to pick their afternoon activity. The group split up into mini groups, some headed back to the Natural History museum, others to National Gallery of Art, the Native American museum, the Air and Space museum, or the Hirshhorn museum.


Those who went to the Hirshhorn were treated by a surprise special group guest. It turns out that one of the student's grandma is a docent at the Hirshhorn.

Once the two hour choice time was up, we all boarded the bus once again, headed to Pentagon City where we quickly got off the bus and bought lunch for everyone to eat on the flight home.


We made our way through security and were off for the gate. While we were boarding one of the students was met with the surprise that her mom is one of the flight attendants for our trip home.


Much to the surprise of everyone we ran into a special person on the flight back, Senator Patty Murray. Who knew all it took was to leave DC to see one of our representatives?

We landed about half hour early and yet nearly all the parents were there already waiting to greet us! It has been a fantastic trip, but I know we all feel great to have the warm welcome home.

Thanks again Rosemary and Marcia for organizing this very well thought through trip. And thank you, thank you, thank you, for spending your time and energy to make it a great learning experience that we will never forget!