Touring our state capital...

[takncarabizniz]

Hubby and I decided to make a weekend trip down south and will go to the Capital...I have been there once before and the building is gorgeous.  It is nearly completely built w/ italian marble and granite that was simply dumped by sailing ships into the bays here (was used as ballast and weight back in the day for empty vessels)...a smart engineer realized it and the state got it all for free (plus the cost of recovery)...there are Tiffany chandeliers and lots of artwork.  I am also curious about the arboretum which was closed last time I was there (about 8 years ago). 
 
My only consternation is making reservations when we travel.  I am not comfortable in most places...and having to leave Ozzie w/ the pet place is always a source of worry for a pet-mom...LOL but the girls love him and he is rarely left in his kennel.  In fact, we were only charged 1/2 last time because he became one of the gal's lap puppies and followed her everywhere. 
 
It is always good to have a weekend away after a long week in the big, cold, metal box...LOL
 
 

[sunshine]

Have fun!

[emilyB]

Have a great time.  Glad you have a place you are comfortable with for Ozzie.  We have a good place for Hannah too and, even so, we hate leaving her.  She goes crazy when we come to pick her up.  They have a big playroom and a big play field and she makes friends very fast.

After you have visited Olympia you should go on to Salem - the Capital is beautiful in the spring time and it is just around the corner when all the trees will be in blossom.