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Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016
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PostPosted: Mar 29, 2016 14:49    Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016  

...nearing the end. I will show a few photos of my pedicab rides around the city, so you can see what it is like if you have never been.


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PostPosted: Mar 29, 2016 14:58    Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016  

Two different pedicab drivers. I had a nice blanket and padded seat with a shade cover, all fun.


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Outside of the back entrance, on the mall, are pedicab drivers lined up. It's a great way to see the city to get back to your hotel.
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PostPosted: Mar 29, 2016 15:01    Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016  

And this, my friends, is the end. Please take the time to go if you can, if not, then enjoy the photos I added. Till next time, bye!


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PostPosted: Mar 29, 2016 20:58    Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016  

Wow! Very impressive minerals, and you have done a nice job showing so many. I like the signs describing the uses of the minerals. And I love the Norway Zircon in IMG_3115.jpg.
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PostPosted: Mar 30, 2016 02:39    Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016  

Gail, beautiful and instructive story, it is as if he had made the visit to the museum from Barcelona.

Thank you very much.

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PostPosted: Mar 30, 2016 07:57    Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016  

You are most welcome.
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PostPosted: Mar 31, 2016 05:36    Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016  

Great job Gail, as usual!
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