Having never been to Washington, DC, this was first on my list. With the pandemic and only two days, it was just a glimpse. A must was to walk the Monument Mall from one end to the other. My feet hurt, but I am so glad I did it.
Warning: Lots of pictures!
The Washington Monument couldn't be missed.
Looking toward the Lincoln Memorial.
A new monument was just being added honoring the Korean War veterans.
There was a garden walk at the National Botanical Gardens.
The building wasn't open, but we enjoyed the walk in the garden with a friend.
Just across the street from the gardens is our National Capital Building.
There was a rehearsal on the lawn for a gathering of police officers from around the country; so we enjoyed a bit of music as we walked.
It had some damage on the tower a few years ago from an earthquake;
so you can see some scaffolding. It was still beautiful!
It wasn't open to walk inside.
A visit to Arlington National Cemetery was on my list.
Here is the tomb of the unknown soldier.
John F. Kennedy's burial sight was a pause in my visit to remember. There was Jacqueline and two young children buried there too.
And finally a memorial to all the women that have served.
Some people say, but you didn't go into the museums. I was happy just seeing the sights on a beautiful, blue sky day.
All along our adventure we celebrated gorgeous weather with only one downpour that
lasted about 30 minutes.
I hope you are having a blue sky day today.
Happy weekend, dear friends!
