YhdysvallatCapitol Hill38°53’24” N 77°0’33” W
20. heinäkuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 significantLue lisää
YhdysvallatCapitol Grounds38°53’22” N 77°0’28” W
20. heinäkuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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!
YhdysvallatThe Court of Neptune Fountain Sculpture38°53’18” N 77°0’20” W
20. heinäkuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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.
YhdysvallatMarket Bridge (historical)38°53’29” N 77°1’10” W
20. heinäkuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 HouseLue lisää
YhdysvallatGuardianship Sculpture38°53’32” N 77°1’24” W
20. heinäkuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 foundingLue lisää
YhdysvallatNational Museum of American History38°53’29” N 77°1’47” W 20. heinäkuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 toLue lisää
YhdysvallatPegasus and Bellerophon Sculpture38°53’52” N 77°1’25” W
20. heinäkuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 countriesLue lisää
YhdysvallatSaint James Creek (historical)38°52’6” N 77°0’48” W
20. heinäkuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 ofLue lisää
YhdysvallatHolocaust Memorial38°53’5” N 77°2’2” W
21. heinäkuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 theLue lisää
YhdysvallatBathing Beach38°52’56” N 77°2’12” W
21. heinäkuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 ofLue lisää
MatkaajaWow!