Day 39 "One more time" 10-22-14

We heard the rain most of the night and knew it would continue today. We had a little cleanup to do with out last packing and would decide how to get to the station based on the rain and our mood when we left.we packed overnight bags to take on the train and would check our luggage. The plan was to store the overnight bags for the day and travel lightly around the museums until our 6:30 departure.

We took the rain in stride. If only we could bring it home.

How could a little rain be a problem...

Always a good way to start a day

As close as I could get to a baseball game in DC now...

For Lennon and Theo. Grrrrr!!

Back at the great National Museum of the American Indian

Unfortunately the only option we could find after checking three places was too expensive ($40) for our tastes so we "schlepped"them. First we had a great organic breakfast in the station building and then headed for the natural history museum again. We were lucky and found a working locker for a quarter that someone left behind for us. That allowed us to really enjoy the excellent Hall of Mammals, Origin of Man, and some smaller exhibits. It was later than planned when we got back to the National Museum of the American Indian. Unfortunately they had no lockers or other storage so we fortified ourselves with another great lunch. Afterwards we found the larger cafeteria with even more meal choices and yet another reason to return soon. We squeezed in several hours before tiring from the load and headed back to the station. We got there about 5 and found we had preferred waiting in a special room with refreshments, wifi, and free luggage storage! Too late but it made us smile.
We were glad to board after listening to some loud passengers for too long. Our small room has a toilet and different configuration to learn. We had a very good meal with Sally and Paul on their way to visit a son and take this train for the first time. No wifi or observation car made for an early evening. A bit of an abrupt change but another good day and tomorrow will bring us an hour back and an arrival in New Orleans about 7 pm. It is very quiet in our rooms with some nice chats with those we have met on the train.

Back on the train in a cozy sleeper to New Orleans