Today was a very long day. We were at the Metro station before 8:00am. I had heard that to get the timed entrance tickets for the Washington Monument we should be in line before 8:30. When we got their a little after 8:00 there already was a line. But getting there early enabled us to pick our time. We also saw the WWII Monument, the WWI Monument, the Korean Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, and the Franklin D Rosevely Monument. The most moving thing we visited was the Holocaust Museum. It was very emotional and very well presented. If you are ever in DC it is a definite must see. Enjoy the pictures.
All of us at the WWII Monument. It was a very peaceful place.
We were at this monument early in the morning,the small amount of other visitors enabled us to enjoy
the monument with quiet reflection.
The WWI Monument. It not near as grand in scale but the belief by the people
of the United States that it would be the last great war made it powerful.
This panel of the Korean Monument was created by the artist
from pictures that were sent to him of actual soldiers.
As visitors walk to the reflecting pool of the Korean Monument they pass
these soldiers making their way in the war.
The Lincoln Memorial was packed with people. There were signs
posted asking people to respect the monument by being quiet.
It was one of the loudest places we visited and parents were
letting their kids run wild. It was about this time that
I was getting tired of all of the crowds.
The Vietnam Memorial was also crowded but the majority
of the visitors were looking for those they loved. Even those
who had not lost loved ones in Vietnam, like Kyle and I, were
incredibly moved not only by the monument
but also the intense emotion from those around us.
A view of the Capital from the Washington Monument.
Jessi texting in the Washington Monument.
Jessi texting at the Jefferson Monument.
We walked a long way to this monument because
it is out of the way but it's location also meant
that fewer people were there.
The FDR Monument was definitely worth the long walk.
We felt it was the best presidential monument that
we visited. It takes you through four "outdoor" rooms
each one representing a term of his presidency.
Kyle and I at the FDR Monument. This is a must see if you visit DC.
This is not a DC monument but we had never seen an albino squirrel.
of the United States that it would be the last great war made it powerful.
This panel of the Korean Monument was created by the artistfrom pictures that were sent to him of actual soldiers.
As visitors walk to the reflecting pool of the Korean Monument they passthese soldiers making their way in the war.
The Lincoln Memorial was packed with people. There were signsposted asking people to respect the monument by being quiet.
It was one of the loudest places we visited and parents were
letting their kids run wild. It was about this time that
I was getting tired of all of the crowds.
The Vietnam Memorial was also crowded but the majorityof the visitors were looking for those they loved. Even those
who had not lost loved ones in Vietnam, like Kyle and I, were
incredibly moved not only by the monument
but also the intense emotion from those around us.
A view of the Capital from the Washington Monument.
Jessi texting in the Washington Monument.
Jessi texting at the Jefferson Monument.
We walked a long way to this monument becauseit is out of the way but it's location also meant
that fewer people were there.
The FDR Monument was definitely worth the long walk.We felt it was the best presidential monument that
we visited. It takes you through four "outdoor" rooms
each one representing a term of his presidency.
Kyle and I at the FDR Monument. This is a must see if you visit DC.
This is not a DC monument but we had never seen an albino squirrel.
3 comments:
Jenny, Kyle, Jessica and Devin. I am sure this was a very tiring day, but very rewarding and educational, seeing all of the past history. So special and helpful for school Jessica and Devin.
Love,
Mom/Bonnie/Grandma
Hello!
I just wanted to drop a quick note to say hi. It looks like you guys are doing some really cool stuff--especially Jessi and all the texting ;)
Hope you guys continue to have a wonderful adventure!
Much love,
Juliette
THANKS
Great to read and see the pictures (only thing John and Bob did),
Fav is the albino squirrel.
But then I am easy to please : )
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