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Taltarzac725 05-21-2015 10:35 PM

6 day trip to DC.
 
I had a great time away from all computer devices so to speak seeing many of the sites of the District of Columbia and Northern Virginia.

Have you been to DC lately? What were the highlights of your trip?


I saw something like this-- https://youtu.be/fnQmiVq7aJE

Taltarzac725 05-22-2015 08:30 AM

There are some beautiful stained glass windows at the Washington National Cathedral.
 
Washington National Cathedral : Online Virtual Tours

If you need some comedy before you enter hang around for the drill sergeant like docents haranguing the visiting groups of school kids.

Taltarzac725 05-22-2015 01:17 PM

The National Gallery of Art, DC.
 
http:Highlights

This had a lot of beautiful and/or interesting works of art.

dbussone 05-22-2015 03:20 PM

Tal - I have not been to DC for some years. I think you've convinced me that it's time to go soon. Thanks.

Taltarzac725 05-22-2015 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dbussone (Post 1063876)
Tal - I have not been to DC for some years. I think you've convinced me that it's time to go soon. Thanks.

You are welcome. It would take weeks to cover all the stuff in the various Smithsonians.

Taltarzac725 05-22-2015 03:46 PM

Arlington National Cemetery - Home

Another good link.

Taltarzac725 05-22-2015 06:29 PM

Rolling Thunder.
 
Rolling Thunder Run - Washington DC - Main Page

I heard about these guys while in DC.:wave:

CFrance 05-22-2015 08:00 PM

I went with a group from our Presbyterian church in 2005. It was my first time back in 30-some years. The Holocaust Museum and the Korean War Memorial, which we saw after dark, really stick in my mind. Haunting.

We saw many of the usual sites, but our main reason to be there was to work in various food kitchens and the community garden at the closed St. Elizabeth mental institution on the Anacostia River. The DC Central Kitchen was awesome, feeding people and training unemployed to work in the culinary field. Later we went to a World Bank/IMF dinner that was cooked and served by these trainees. We also worked helping chefs at a Meals On Wheels kitchen.

Thoroughly enjoyed DC, and so many of the sites are free admission as they are paid for with your tax dollars. It makes for a very nice vacation.

Taltarzac725 05-22-2015 08:05 PM

Christ Church and prayer for Chuck.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1063980)
I went with a group from our Presbyterian church in 2005. It was my first time back in 30-some years. The Holocaust Museum and the Korean War Memorial, which we saw after dark, really stick in my mind. Haunting.

We saw many of the usual sites, but our main reason to be there was to work in various food kitchens and the community garden at the closed St. Elizabeth mental institution on the Anacostia River. The DC Central Kitchen was awesome, feeding people and training unemployed to work in the culinary field. Later we went to a World Bank/IMF dinner that was cooked and served by these trainees. We also worked helping chefs at a Meals On Wheels kitchen.

Thoroughly enjoyed DC, and so many of the sites are free admission as they are paid for with your tax dollars. It makes for a very nice vacation.

Lots of good work done! Thanks. I did put in a prayer for my late younger brother at Christ Church. http://www.historicchristchurch.org/

I spent a lot of time in Old Town (Alexandria).

shalomuall 05-22-2015 09:44 PM

Don't forget the Zoo. Great fun.

Taltarzac725 05-22-2015 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shalomuall (Post 1064032)
Don't forget the Zoo. Great fun.

Missed the zoo. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/

Taltarzac725 05-22-2015 10:07 PM

https://airandspace.si.edu/visit/udvar-hazy-center/

If you love airplanes, check this museum out. We spent a few hours there. There is a smaller air and space museum on the National Mall.

Taltarzac725 05-22-2015 10:09 PM

Maps - National Mall & Memorial Parks (U.S. National Park Service)

A useful site.

Down Sized 05-23-2015 04:48 AM

I am now in D C doing all these tourists stops. Very Very crowded this weekend. Then heading to New York City and Boston for a few days before heading back to the Bubble.

Taltarzac725 05-23-2015 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Down Sized (Post 1064060)
I am now in D C doing all these tourists stops. Very Very crowded this weekend. Then heading to New York City and Boston for a few days before heading back to the Bubble.

I hope you have fun. You may see Rolling Thunder this Memorial Day weekend.




Rolling Thunder Run - Washington DC - Main Page


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