First, about the museums:

The natural history museum is across from the Smithsonian castle. Inside there were treasures. I saw some of it, but not all. The gems and minerals were outstanding examples of the variety of elements we have to work with on the planet. I loved the sliced meteorites. The electrons liked the pretty crystals and faceted stones.

The skeletons filled me with appreciation for the engineering excellence of the creator of this world. There were skeletons of birds, snakes, turtles, people, other primates, dinosaurs, horse, whales, and many others. They’re amazing testaments of superior, wonderful design. And to think that the digestive, immune, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, and other biological systems are every bit as specific and complex! I’m not sure how the electrons felt about them because that’s where I lost track of both of them.

Not all museums in the city are worth the time. But by and large, they’re good stuff. I have decided that the best way to enjoy such places with a group is to go in and determine when and where the group will reassemble then everyone go their way with designated watchers for the children.

The Electrons, Esther and Elizabeth, enjoy the gems.

This one did not mind having the cockroach placed live in her hand.  Her partner in all things good had a different opinion and refused both the locust and the cockroach, but peanut butter is clearly worse.

How Esther viewed the prospect of eating a peanut butter sandwich.

How she viewed the prospect of holding the bugs in her hand.