Sunday in DC

A family day out at the zoo was enjoyed in the sunshine (especially by Stu, as it's all part of the Smithsonian and is free). You will note that the new Hello Kitty handbag is now a fixture.The balance of the Grandad's pennies earnt for leaving them alone in peace and quiet for 3 years was spent at the zoo shop. Olivia, her mother's daughter, opted for a blue elephant necklace that she wished to wear with her new blue/green birthday outfit. Eloise, her father's daughter, opted for an ill-fitting black t-shirt with a pink and gold tiger on it. She now looks like Shiloh Pitt Jolie and it's difficult to identify boy or girl. Great news for Stu, she kept it immaculately clean as she wishes to wear her new favourite t-shirt tomorrow (the day we meet all the Embassy bods). In DC all the cool people hang-out in Georgetown on Sundays. Not quite hanging out of the windows - but we are all learning.

FOD - The smithsonian Institute was endowed in 1864 by Englishman James Smithson (who never visited the US) for the 'increase and diffusion of knowledge'. Not sure about that, but the free zoo is great.