At the National Museum of American Indians, we visited the Power of Chocolate Festival. The festival was fun, we got to see different ways in which chocolate is made and I got to grind some chocolate powder. While there was no more of the hot chocolate that had been offered - three times as many people showed for the festival as expected - we ended up getting some Mexican Hot Chocolate at the cafeteria that was amazing. In fact, NMAI, as the museum is known in Smithsonian circles, is known for having some of the best food on the Mall.
Another fun thing that I found out about this month is the Museum of Crime & Punishment, recording both from the Middle Ages onward. During the month of February all employees of the Smithsonian (paid as well as interns) can go to the museum for FREE! So earlier this month, my roommate Heather and I went there to visit and had a blast.
Yes, I know that my eyes look weird... So much for museum mood lighting.
My emotions after 'being on' America's Most Wanted... The show is actually filmed inside the Museum of Crime and Punishment, but this room was for visitors to pretend like they were being taped for it and is not actually a part of it.
Also, during the month of February thus far, I have been able to visit the Freer Gallery, which has really cool Asian artwork....
...As well as the Natural History Museum with its giant fossils.
I also got the chance to visit the Saudi Arabian Embassy and eat tons of delicious food there, as well as try on cool Saudi Arabian clothing. (Hopefully I can procure photos from that soon as well!)
Anyway, so far it has been a lovely month and I am excited for what I will do during the next two weeks (as well as be able to post now that I figured out the photos!) See you all soon!
