Our trip to the State Capital!
Today's adventure began with the taxing trial of trying to get to our State Capital through the crazy, newly rearranged, one-way streets (I greatly dislike one ways!). The maze ended quickly with the blaring lights of a police motorcycle. Yep, I managed a $75 ticket right in front of the Capital. Nice beginning, eh!
With Max at Annie's, it was actually a very fun tour. I was able to listen the entire time. Amazing! I forgot how pleasant that is!
Our group consisted of us, Val McCauley, Kristi McCallister, and Dasie McCauley's kids. Here is some of what we saw and did...
The sculpture of Christopher Columbus...finished in pure gold. (Justin LOVED this!)
Lying down on the bottom floor compass rose and looking up 5 floors to the beautiful ceiling. Beautiful!
Meeting and getting autographs from the Secretary of State, Ben Ysursa. This is not actually part of the tour...he just happened to be in the reception area when we came in, and invited us all into his office where he explained a little about what he does, and gave each of us a signed book of the history of Idaho. He was so good with the kids.
Original designs of the Seal of Idaho.
Playing, "Yes, Your Honor!"
If only our judges currently serving were this valiant and wise!
This is a train carved from 5 trees originally planted by past presidents. It was an amazing carving!
The original Idaho Sealer.
The SECRET elevator for use of the Judges only.
The Capital really was inspiring and beautiful. It was a very fun and interesting tour.
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