A Summer Day in DC (Before the 100 Degree Days)

22 07 2012

Hot, steamy, sultry air.  Great for a beach vacation.  Not so great for a weekend of walking the streets of Washington DC.  We lucked out by visiting DC on a sunny Saturday, just before the high temperatures and high humidity hit the city.

We did our best to pack in as much DC culture as we could in a day.  Political icons, historical establishments, Smithsonian Museums and some of the most photographed monuments.

The White House:

The White House: View from behind the Iron Gates

The Balcony View

The White House

 

Air and Space Museum:

Airplane Showcase

The Wonders of Space

American Airlines

The Freer Art Gallery:

Dancing Child

Cat Eyes

Intricate Artwork

The Washington Monument:

View through the Trees

Washington Monument Sunset

Sunset Photos

United State Capitol:

The US Capitol: View from the Reflection Pond

In the Reflection Pond

End of a jam-packed and tiring day in Washington DC.

Goodnight from Washington DC

 

 





Spring…Where Art Thou?

19 04 2011

Just when you think that spring has turned the corner, the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming (with pollen in the air) and it’s time to dust off those flip flops….

You start driving towards Detroit and you hit snow….and winter.  Aren’t we done with that yet?? It’s time to head South, or West, or anywhere other than the MidWest!!





Scenes from Jan. 20, 2009

20 01 2010

One year ago today, all eyes were on Washington, DC.  And we had a front row….standing spot