Into the Swamp

mars 2020

Here to explore Washington DC , where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, as well as more of Virginia. Läs mer

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Bonnie Benedict Into the Swamp
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- 11 mars 2020 14:00
- ☁️ 14 °C
- Höjd över havet: 9 m
- Förenta staterna Virginia Alexandria Waterfront Park 38.802892, -77.04080638°48’10” N 77°2’27” W
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Riverfront Loft
11 mars 2020, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Our digs for the next week. A renovated 19th century warehouse used to store goods that were shipped up and down the Potomac. It is very spacious and light with a rooftop deck that has views of the water. We’ve got a bottle of Prosecco chilling to enjoy when the temps warm a bit. Steps away from incredible restaurants, bars and shops. They even had a Trader Joe’s within walking distance.Läs mer
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Resenär Yum!! LT
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Resenär The loft is VERY spacious indeed!’
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Resenär A room with a VIEW!!
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Bonnie Benedict Into the Swamp
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- 11 mars 2020 15:09
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Höjd över havet: 14 m
- Förenta staterna Virginia Alexandria 38.813377, -77.04914138°48’48” N 77°2’57” W
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Chop Shop Taco
11 mars 2020, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Tacos and margaritas located in an old auto body shop. Tasty !
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Resenär What’s the black stuff on the glass?
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Bonnie Benedict It’s black lava salt
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Resenär My hair is smoking just looking at it!
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Resenär Phhhhhhhhhhh!
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Bonnie Benedict Into the Swamp
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- 11 mars 2020 16:47
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Höjd över havet: 9 m
- Förenta staterna Virginia Alexandria Waterfront Park 38.802762, -77.04064138°48’10” N 77°2’26” W
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Memories.....
11 mars 2020, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
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. Heather and I also ate at an Italian restaurant nearby that was famous for their homemade banana ice cream.Läs mer
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Resenär Memories ...🎶🎵🎶
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Bonnie Benedict Into the Swamp
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- 11 mars 2020 18:51
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Höjd över havet: 12 m
- Förenta staterna Virginia Alexandria Waterfront Park 38.803908, -77.04031438°48’14” N 77°2’25” W
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Virtue Feed and Grain
11 mars 2020, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Happy hour amounts in this town. We are revisiting a favorite from our last trip.
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Resenär The Stardust looks good and I bet it tasted even better.
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Bonnie Benedict It was very tasty and full of antioxidants I’m sure with all the berries.
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Bonnie Benedict Into the Swamp
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- 11 mars 2020 20:16
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Höjd över havet: 9 m
- Förenta staterna Virginia Alexandria Waterfront Park 38.802752, -77.0406538°48’10” N 77°2’26” W
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Calories Be Damned
11 mars 2020, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Our loft is in the third floor. 40 steps up and 40 steps to get back down. Calories, schmalories.
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Resenär Yes, ultimate vacation plan!
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Resenär Puff, puff
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Bonnie Benedict Into the Swamp
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- 11 mars 2020 20:18
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Höjd över havet: 9 m
- Förenta staterna Virginia Alexandria Waterfront Park 38.802762, -77.04065838°48’10” N 77°2’26” W
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Ooooooh, aaaaaaah
11 mars 2020, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
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.
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Resenär Wow!
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Resenär I love it!! Hey, have you seen my favorite sign outside a church in Alexandria? "NO PARKING. Violators will be baptized."
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Bonnie Benedict I have not, but should I, I’ll get a photo. Hilarious!
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Bonnie Benedict Into the Swamp
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- 12 mars 2020 10:00
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Höjd över havet: 25 m
- Förenta staterna District of Columbia Hamburgh (historical)Lincoln Memorial 38.889296, -77.05019838°53’21” N 77°3’1” W
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The National Mall
12 mars 2020, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
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 was working on a White House Conference at the time. I would take off exploring on. My own during the day while she was at work. I remember thinking how close everything seemed. Little did I realize that things seemed closer due to the ginormous size of the monuments.

The National Mall is home to iconic monuments including the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. At the eastern end is the domed U.S. Capitol, and the White House is to the north. It's also flanked by Smithsonian museums, and its lawns and pathways are often crowded with school groups, joggers and softball teams. Nearby, the Tidal Basin reservoir is known for its blossoming cherry trees.Läs mer
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Resenär You aren’t kidding about the distorted distances! I get onto google sometimes to look at my old neighborhood 5 minutes walk from the capitol. It’s a pretty exciting place.
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Bonnie Benedict True dat!
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Resenär I just love the monuments! The mall is a great place to stroll. Bonnie, weren't we both visiting Heather when we got up early to watch the royal wedding (Diana and Charles)?
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Bonnie Benedict We were. I remember watching the wedding together.
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Bonnie Benedict Into the Swamp
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- 12 mars 2020 10:35
- ☁️ 13 °C
- Höjd över havet: 9 m
- Förenta staterna Virginia Alexandria Waterfront Park 38.802723, -77.04064238°48’10” N 77°2’26” W
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Lincoln Memorial
12 mars 2020, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Our first stop, the Lincoln Memorial.
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Resenär I thought this tour was rated PG!!! I hope Lincoln had blinders. D
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Resenär Dzzt!!
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Bonnie Benedict Into the Swamp
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- 12 mars 2020 11:00
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Höjd över havet: 9 m
- Förenta staterna District of Columbia Hamburgh (historical)Korean War Veterans Memorial 38.887795, -77.04768238°53’16” N 77°2’52” W
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The Korean War Veterans Memorial
12 mars 2020, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
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 Korean War. The War was one of the most hard fought in our history. During its relatively short duration from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953, 36,574 Americans died in hostile actions in the Korean War theater. Of these, 8,200 are listed as missing in action or lost or buried at sea. In addition, 103,284 were wounded during the conflict. The Memorial consists of four parts.

The Statues

The 19 stainless steel statues were sculpted by Frank Gaylord of Barre, VT and cast by Tallix Foundries of Beacon, NY. They are approximately seven feet tall and represent an ethnic cross section of America. The advance party has 14 Army, 3 Marine, 1 Navy and 1 Air Force members. The statues stand in patches of Juniper bushes and are separated by polished granite strips, which give a semblance of order and symbolize the rice paddies of Korea. The troops wear ponchos covering their weapons and equipment. The ponchos seem to blow in the cold winds of Korea.

The Mural Wall

The Mural Wall was designed by Louis Nelson of New York, NY and fabricated by Cold Spring Granite Company, Cold Spring, MN. The muralist, sculptor and architect worked closely to create a two-dimensional work of art adjacent to the three-dimensional statues. The wall consists of 41 panels extending 164 feet. Over 2,400 photographs of the Korean War were obtained from the National Archives. They were enhanced by computer to give a uniform lighting effect and the desired size. The mural, representing those forces supporting the foot soldier, depicts Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard personnel and their equipment. The etchings are arranged to give a wavy appearance in harmony with the layout of the statues. The reflective quality of the Academy Black Granite creates the image of a total of 38 statues, symbolic of the 38th Parallel and the 38 months of the war. When viewed from afar, it also creates the appearance of the mountain ranges of Korea.

The Pool of Remembrance

The Memorial has a reflective pool which is at the far terminus of the Memorial site. It encircles the Freedom Is Not Free Wall and Alcove at the base of which are numerically listed the soldiery cost of the war in terms of KIA (Killed in Action), WIA (Wounded in Action), MIA (Missing in Action), and POW (Prisoners of War). The Pool is encircled by a walkway along which benches are located.

The United Nations Wall

To the left of the Mural Wall is a walkway on which are engraved markers that list the 22 nations that contributed troops to the United Nations efforts in the Korean War.Läs mer
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Resenär I loved the Korean War Memorial. . . especially the Mural Wall. So unique!!
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Bonnie Benedict Into the Swamp
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- 12 mars 2020 11:30
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Höjd över havet: 13 m
- Förenta staterna District of Columbia Northwest Rectangle Vietnam Veterans Memorial 38.891269, -77.04770438°53’29” N 77°2’52” W
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
12 mars 2020, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
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 "Three Servicemen Statue" and the "Vietnam Women's Memorial."

The diamonds and pluses (crosses) indicate whether a person is confirmed dead (those who died in accidents are included) or missing/whereabouts unknown. The diamond indicates a person's death was confirmed. The pluses (crosses) indicate that a person remains missing and unaccounted for and in no way are meant to be a religious symbol. A plus (cross) symbol can be easily turned into a diamond if a person is declared dead (such as the return of their remains). A circle (as a symbol of life) will be inscribed around the plus if the person comes back alive. As of this time, no circle appears on the wall. On the West wall the symbols precede the names, while on the East wall they follow the names.Läs mer
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Resenär Wow. Your photo really captures the enormity of the wall and what it stands for. Thanks for sharing.
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Bonnie Benedict Can’t take credit for the photo. Pulled it off the web, but it expressed the sentiment of the wall more beautifully than our pitiful attempt.
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Resenär We took the boys to DC over Memorial Day weekend. It was very special. Vets congregated everywhere. . . especially the Vietnam Memorial. Many women vets were at their memorial. Cool.
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Bonnie Benedict It’s beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time.
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Resenär Comment still stands. Breath taking.
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