Travel Journal: Washington/New York 2018: Day 3

Hello again, sorry this is a bit late. Last night was pretty hectic, and I just fell asleep as soon as we got back to the room.

Our last stop in Washington yesterday was to the Capitol building, which was pretty cool. We went on a tour, looking at the crypt that doesn't have Washington's body in it and the room where state funerals are held (Rosa Parks is the only woman to ever have had a state funeral).

Interesting fact: out of 100 statues, only 9 are of women.

Anyway.

Then we had lunch- our little group went to Pret a Manger, and had vegetables and fruit and basically felt very healthy.

New York was next, so after a long coach journey, we arrived in the city that never sleeps.

Let me tell you this: New York is insane.

I cannot actually believe that it's a real place. There are lights and colours and noises and people everywhere.

It's so different to Washington (and I definitely prefer Washington).

Where we are staying is...interesting. I actually kind of miss the bathroom back at the hotel in Washington. Here, the showers are communal and the doors are basically see through.

Fun.

But today is a new day, filled with lots of walking and sightseeing, and a boat journey that will be totally amazing (as I get travel sick).

And you'll find out about it all tomorrow! Have a great day. :)

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