The White House
12 mars 2020, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 15 °CTurns out they are in the process of upgrading the perimeter fence for security purposes. Last time I was able to go right up to the fence. Not the case this time.
Turns out they are in the process of upgrading the perimeter fence for security purposes. Last time I was able to go right up to the fence. Not the case this time.
Very meaningful memorial because of dad’s service. Two separate sections were symbolic of the two different fronts of the wary. First thing I noticed was that the granite pillars with the statesLäs mer
The memorial includes the names of over 58,000 servicemen and women who gave their lives in service in the Vietnam Conflict. The memorial includes the Vietnam Veterans Memorial "Wall," the "ThreeLäs mer
Incredibly moving memorial. Worth visiting.
The memorial commemorates the sacrifices of the 5.8 million Americans who served in the U.S. armed services during the three-year period of the KoreanLäs mer
Our first stop, the Lincoln Memorial.
Beautiful, partly cloudy day. With a spring in our step we spent the day walking and exploring the National Mall. I remember the first time I walked the mall was when I was visiting Heather. She wasLäs mer
In Old Town the trees are lit most everywhere. We stopped to admire a particularly picturesque street and were delighted to see a rainbow as well. First time I’ve ever seen one this close to evening.
Our loft is in the third floor. 40 steps up and 40 steps to get back down. Calories, schmalories.
Happy hour amounts in this town. We are revisiting a favorite from our last trip.
When Heather was living in DC, we came over to Old Town Alexandria. They were just beginning to revitalize the area. I remember going to a former torpedo factory which was being used by artists.Läs mer
Resenär We took an evening drive to see the White House at night. Michael ran from street parking to the fence. John was afraid he looked suspicious and we would get us arrested. Matthew had to pee and the only place we could find was a port-a-potty at a construction site near the White House. Dzzt!!
Bonnie Benedict They’ve got a barricade and no mans land between the White House and visitors while the fence is being replaced. I remember going right up to the fence, too. Not to pee surprisingly enough. :-)
Resenär Wait. This is my shocked face ; 0 !