Nov 12 (Wed)

🏛️ Day 2: DC History Tour - Monuments

Charlotte's DC Diary 📖

"We made it to Washington DC! After breakfast at the Newark hotel, we took another airplane to DC - this one was much shorter! Our hotel is SO cool - we can see the Capitol building from our window! After lunch and checking in, we went to the beautiful National Cathedral with my friend Marcus and his mom Kiona! Marcus showed me the Darth Vader gargoyle and we played in the Bishop's Garden. It was so fun to explore DC with a friend who lives here!"

⏰ 10:30 AM - Newark to Washington Flight

Quick Flight to the Nation's Capital! ✈️

✈️ Our Domestic Flight Details:
United Airlines Flight UA4435
Departure: 10:30 AM from EWR
Arrival: 11:53 AM at DCA (Reagan National)
Flight Time: 1 hour 23 minutes
Confirmation: JRH6RW

Charlotte, this short flight is like a scenic tour of the American East Coast! As we take off from Newark, look out your window and you'll see the incredible skyline of Manhattan - the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and Central Park all from above! The flight is so quick you'll barely have time to finish your juice before we're descending into Reagan National Airport, right on the banks of the Potomac River with perfect views of the Washington Monument and Capitol dome!

🍽️ 점심 시간! (Lunch Time!)

1. Founding Farmers

📍 1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (백악관 근처)
💰 $$ | 🧒 Kids Menu 있음
🍔 추천: Farm Burger, Mac & Cheese
⭐ 유명한 cornbread with honey butter!
⏰ 대기시간 있을 수 있음 (walk-in OK)

2. Elephant & Castle

📍 1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW
💰 $$ | 🧒 Kids Menu 있음
🍕 추천: Fish & Chips, Grilled Cheese
⭐ 영국식 펍, 편한 분위기
✅ 예약 없이 OK

3. Potbelly Sandwich Shop

📍 여러 지점 (빠른 점심)
💰 $ | 🧒 Kids 사이즈 있음
🥪 추천: Turkey & Swiss, Mac & Cheese
⭐ 빠르고 간단한 점심
✅ Fast casual - 예약 불필요

⏰ 3:00 PM - Hyatt Place Check-in

Our Washington DC Home Base! 🏨

🏨 Our DC Hotel Details:
Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
📍 400 E St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Check-in: Wednesday, November 12, 3:00 PM
Check-out: Monday, November 17, 12:00 PM
Confirmation: 8683324
Guest: Hohyon Ryu
Hyatt Membership: *****921L

Charlotte, our hotel is perfectly located for exploring Washington DC! The Hyatt Place is just minutes from the National Mall, which means we can walk to most of the monuments and museums. Our room has two comfortable beds - one for Papa and one for you! Every morning we'll enjoy the free breakfast with fresh fruit (your favorite!), pancakes, and healthy options. The best part? From some rooms, you can actually see the Capitol Building where we'll tour tomorrow!

⏰ 3:30 PM - Meeting Marcus, Kiona & Family at Washington National Cathedral

Special Visit with Friends! ⛪👧👦

Charlotte and Marcus at Washington National Cathedral

👧👦 특별한 만남!
Charlotte의 친구 Marcus와 그의 엄마 Kiona를 만나요!
📍 Washington National Cathedral
🚗 Hyatt Place에서 차로 15분
🏫 Marcus의 학교가 반날이라 오후에 만나요!

Charlotte, after we check into our hotel and drop off our luggage, we have a very special afternoon planned! We're going to meet your friend Marcus and his mom Kiona at one of Washington DC's most beautiful buildings - the Washington National Cathedral! This magnificent Gothic cathedral sits on the highest point in DC and has been the site of presidential funerals, national prayer services, and important moments in American history.

The cathedral is like a giant stone storybook! Look up at the ceiling that soars as high as a 10-story building. Find the hidden Darth Vader gargoyle on one of the towers (yes, really!). Walk through the beautiful gardens together. You and Marcus can explore all the special spots, and maybe you can play together in the Bishop's Garden while the grown-ups catch up!

👨‍👧 Papa's Meeting Tips: We arrive at DCA at 11:53 AM, check into Hyatt Place around 3:00 PM, and head to the Cathedral by 3:30 PM. Perfect timing after Marcus's half-day at school! The Cathedral is free to visit but donations are appreciated. If time permits after our cathedral visit, we can all grab dinner together at a family-friendly spot nearby!

⏰ Evening Option - Lincoln Memorial & Korean War Memorial

Optional Evening Monument Visit 🎩🇰🇷

Charlotte, if we have energy after our cathedral visit with Marcus and Kiona, we can visit the Lincoln Memorial and Korean War Memorial in the evening. The monuments are beautifully lit at night and create a magical atmosphere! But we can also save these for another day if you're tired from our travels.

👨‍👧 Papa's Flexibility Note: This is our first full day, so let's see how everyone feels after the Cathedral visit. The monuments will be there all week!