[Taltarzac725]

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

[Down Sized]

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]

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]

http:Highlights

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

[dbussone]

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]

Originally Posted by dbussone

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]

Arlington National Cemetery - Home

Another good link.

[Taltarzac725]

Rolling Thunder Run - Washington DC - Main Page

I heard about these guys while in DC.

[CFrance]

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]

Originally Posted by CFrance

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]

Don't forget the Zoo. Great fun.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by shalomuall

Don't forget the Zoo. Great fun.

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

[Taltarzac725]

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]

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

A useful site.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Down Sized

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