United StatesCapitol Hill38°53’24” N 77°0’33” W
July 20, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
The Rotunda sits in the very centre of the Capitol separating the Senate in the north and the House in the South. It's also where the lying in state takes place for former Presidents and significantRead more
United StatesCapitol Grounds38°53’22” N 77°0’28” W
July 20, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Straight after my tour I was booked into see the Library of Congress so I took the underground tunnel that connects the two. I can't say I saw many books but the architecture was stunning!
United StatesThe Court of Neptune Fountain Sculpture38°53’18” N 77°0’20” W
July 20, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Monday there was no police cordon so I was able to see both the Supreme Court and Library of Congress from the outside, both of which look across the road to the Capitol.
United StatesMarket Bridge (historical)38°53’29” N 77°1’10” W
July 20, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
It was forecast to rain this afternoon so I'd set the time aside. There were paintings here from Picasso, Andy Warhol and Van Gogh. There was also a room with huge pictures of the Capitol, White HouseRead more
United StatesGuardianship Sculpture38°53’32” N 77°1’24” W
July 20, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
One of the most unexpected best moments of the day was in the National Archives. In their own Rotunda at the top of the building is a dimly lit, heavily guarded room holding the original foundingRead more
United StatesNational Museum of American History38°53’29” N 77°1’47” W July 20, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
This huge museum has a very wide variety of stories and artefacts about the history of the US. One of the most impressive being the Star Spangled Banner that was raised in Baltimore in 1814 toRead more
United StatesPegasus and Bellerophon Sculpture38°53’52” N 77°1’25” W
July 20, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
My last museum stop of the day was to the National Portrait Gallery. I spent most of the time in the President's Gallery which contains an official portrait of every President in the countriesRead more
United StatesSaint James Creek (historical)38°52’6” N 77°0’48” W
July 20, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
This evenings sporting event was DC United hosting Celtic in a friendly and testimonial game. There was a very strong Celtic continent, I'd even say they were in the majority although I think most ofRead more
United StatesHolocaust Memorial38°53’5” N 77°2’2” W
July 21, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
My new found love in DC are the shareable bikes. There are stands all over the city (including across the road from my hostel) and they cost $1 base fee plus $0.05 per minute.
From my hostel to theRead more
United StatesBathing Beach38°52’56” N 77°2’12” W
July 21, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
After approximately 33 mins of cycling and $2.65 later I made it from my hostel, around the Tidal Basin and to this stunning memorial looking out to the Washington Monument!
Thomas Jefferson was ofRead more
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