American postcards for my Irish friends
The last time I visited Washington, DC, I was 12 years old.
Original Smithsonian Institution building
Washington Monument
Gotta confess that Americans do museums and monuments well…
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You know my favorite part of the Washington Monument is that the color changes midway. As I learned in elementary or middle school history, that was due to the work stoppage that occurred during one of the wars (possibly 1812 - but don’t quote me on that). By the time they restarted and were able to finish construction, the stone had weathered enough that there was a clear demarcation.
09 May 2008 at 3:58 am
I’ve yet to make it to DC. Some day!
09 May 2008 at 4:37 am
Although I’m not overseas, I bid you welcome. I hope your items fly out of the boxes and onto your shelves and you find friends and fellow knitters fast!
09 May 2008 at 12:31 pm
Those are some really nice pics! I’ve been to Washington twice, and regardless I am as excited as ever to be going a third time with the rest of my grade next week. Be sure to check out the nurse’s monument near the Vietnam Memorial. It’s a beautiful representation!
09 May 2008 at 1:37 pm
There is so much to see and do in Washington! I spent a semester there in college as an intern, and though I was out and about every minute that I could, I still didn’t see the half of it. Enjoy life there!
09 May 2008 at 11:51 pm
I wonder how many americans including myself have never been to DC?
12 May 2008 at 12:27 am
nice pictures. d.c. is such a history filled city and area. i am sure you and the fam will have a wonderful time.
13 May 2008 at 5:22 am
I’ve never been to that part of the States. New York and Cape Cod, yes. Such a change to your photo of the sheep in the garden, but change can be good. x
13 May 2008 at 9:46 pm