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Washington DC: Capital of the Nation

Washington DC is the capital of the United States of America. When a new area, we believe that is beneficial to take the pulse of the earth. We knew they would not try to drive to Washington, DC with Boss. (Remember is a head of one ton with a double bed size and wide hips. Finding a parking space is difficult. We have heard stories horror the ring, not to mention the traffic of DC proper. The ring device is a system of interstate highways, which surrounds the city, although experienced considerable congestion.

We found that DC has a wonderful subway, train, subway, take the system anywhere traveler in the general area. It must first find the stations near us and check a look at the car park. The College Park station is close, but it has much stamp. Most students use the University of Maryland This deposit through its bus services. The other station, terminus Line Greenbelt Green, the planned city built after the Second World War. The park has its own bus service to help customers within plot. Nearby is the Greenbelt Park, a hidden treasure in the National Parks Service. Although the park is officially closed at this time, camping is still permitted in a zone for only $ 14.00 per night (half for people over Gold Passport). A dump station is available to the necessary. The site is half a mile from the station in College Park.

Our goal today was to develop the Washington Monument the aerial view of the city, then visit the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials. To enter the Washington Monument must have a ticket, picked up a free booth nearby. For a ticket that must be there at 8:00. We arrived around 11:00 and all were taken.

We went to the Lincoln Memorial Vietnam Wall, a show in motion with flowers, wreaths, and letters provided at the base of the monument. In the extreme south are two books with the names of people killed in alphabetical order. The names on the monument is in chronological order. Find the name of the individual in the book and guide the panel in which his name appears. With a bit of green are two monuments dedicated to survivors of war: one of three soldiers from other women who served.

What can we say about the Lincoln Memorial, which has not been done before. These days barricades and restrict the movements of the sport tourists. You can not walk around the memory at the highest level. Downstairs, however, is a museum that chronicles the construction of the monument and the events that took place on the site, such as freedom marches, concert Marion Anderson and Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have a Dream." Once again, the NPS has a wonderful film about the importance of Abe Lincoln's life through his words and images and the impact on the entire history of our great country. The background music is the portrait Lincoln by Aaron Copeland.

Down at the Lincoln Memorial, across from Mall of the Vietnam Memorial is the Korean War Memorial. Make sure you have a tour Ranger to maximize the experience. The purpose of this commemoration is the participation of all, living and dead, in the experiment. Were Originally thirty-eight (re: size statues of the 38th parallel) soldiers climb the steep slope to freedom. The number was halved to nineteen.

On approaching the road, the soldier looks over his shoulder, signaling the troops gathered in the forest, leaving behind him clear, full of juniper and rock. Going up the hill toward the American flag, symbol of freedom, is in stone at the end of more than 53,000 men were killed and over 8,000 have been MIA. At the top is a mirror of water with a triangular wall is made (in the Korean Peninsula). Not to mention the black wall the other side of the hill. Wall carved in 2500 photographic images of men and women who were accessories to the fighters. You can not see face far, just close. Drawing near the wall, you can see real faces look at you, and you are also reflected in the wall with the Nineteen Soldiers of the hill towards freedom. You become part of the memory and the memory is a part of you. It feels strangely disturbing that lasts day.

Across the road walking tidal basin. Thousands of Japanese cherry blossoms. In the distance, the Jefferson and Washington, the memories. On the road memory of Franklin D. Roosevelt. It consists of four outdoor rooms writings, water and statues, each dedicated to a warrant. Memorial is a beautiful tribute to a president who brought us out of despair of depression and the horrors of war. The tribute is nothing compared to what he had experienced before.

The Jefferson Memorial is another in the list to see in Washington DC. Dedicated to reason and the Enlightenment This makes a fitting end to a day full of emotion.

Some impressions Washington and Washingtonians. The city seems to Illinois in the summer: construction everywhere you look, cranes, fences, barricades. Police presence everywhere you look: on foot, by car, bicycle, motorcycles and the horses. Joggers, many runners that I mean, not only from a few of them, no matter where you are in the park, on the Tidal Basin Road, in the street. People in large numbers, or see the places of interest in small or large group travel, or individually. A body of people, smells, images, sound and fill all the pores of the body.

The early bird, worm, or a breakfast with Senators. Every Thursday morning at 8:30 while Congress is in session, Senators Dick Durbin and Peter Fitzgerald will host a continental breakfast with their voters in one of the rooms Subcommittee Dirkson building. We also pass the Senate and House galleries. Ask your senators, if they do the same.

A visit Capital is granted by the Senate or the House staff. You must know someone to visit the building. What came to our on country where he can not even visit the strengthening of capital? Fortunately we had spent the gallery.

Our first stop was in the Senate. What a wonderful place to see government in action .. We were disappointed by the absence of the occupants of the gallery. Less than ten percent of the gallery was full. Those who came were mostly in school groups. Of course not earth trembles votes are taken, but we've heard from Senator Barbara Boxer of CA appeal an amendment to add peripherals fight against terrorism on commercial airlines. This was supported by Senator Evan Bayh of IN who also spoke. Senator John McCain of Arizona spoke in the opposite direction. Senator Kennedy went into the office later. Every hour President Pro Temp of the evolution of the Senate. Every fifteen minutes, court reporters turn. What is missing is the electronic modern. No signs hand mobile phones. The teams we've seen on the desk of a secretary and television cameras before.

From the Senate to the House of Representatives. Considering that the Senators had tables and individual chairs, members of Congress sit on the benches and seats with the divisions between them. They have no offices. If you want to talk, get to a table on each side of the aisle and be recognized. One representative spoke of bringing the troops from Iraq. Finally, he withdrew his amendment, but his view anti-war recorded in the Congressional Record.

He went to the Rayburn building, where our Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr. has its headquarters. I still vote in Illinois and continue with local politics. He was absent from office, but her granddaughter, Jessica, was the manager and staff had to run in search of a football has lost. His staff is creating a tour of the utmost importance to us.

To complete our day on "the Hill, visited the Supreme Court. They did not hear any case this afternoon. Therefore, they visited the courtroom and receive a conference (Tower) of the building. In case of session, you should go online soon to hear each case. When all seats are taken in the rest of the line are permitted to sit on wooden chairs in the back rooms of three periods of minutes. Applicant and defendant lawyers only half past one to plead their case. Did you know that there is another court in the chamber of the Supreme Court? This a basketball court. Both courts can not be in session simultaneously.

We try to see Ford's Theater where President Lincoln was murdered. The line is too long for the conference Tours. Backpacks are not allowed in the theater. But after 1200, you can go to look in minutes.

On the way to the theater, we Museum International Spy new. The entry price was a little stiff, 12,00 $ Wholesale. I was expecting to be disappointed and deceived. To my surprise, I was neither. The museum is high tech and looks the many aspects of intelligence, all the monitoring devices of the Bible and modern techniques. The museum is divided into different sections with their hands many activities. We have spent over two hours and could spend more time watching all the videos and programs. Yes, Agent Maxwell Smart's shoe to our phone line. There were many replicas of the Cold War, including injecting poison umbrella. Did you know that Julia Child is a once a spy? This is perhaps how it all your recipes.

We went to Ford's Theatre (one block). Lincoln was part of "American Cousin." Today, "1776" was on stage. Unlike 40 years ago, box of Lincoln is now off limits. A picture hangs Clerk where Boothe took his spur, and thus broke his leg. The ground floor of the museum and the house opposite, where Lincoln died is closed for renovation

In the way the Department of the Interior, we move from the Willard Hotel, a building of extraordinary beauty, where the final negotiations took place to hold the Union together in 1861. We went through the White House. Guess what, in many barriers to construction. The closest thing anyone can see in the White House these days watching West Wing. Another beautiful building is the Old Executive Office Building (a the largest in Washington), and the White House. This is also closed to the public. Interesting is that the other side of the White House by the Treasury, close enough for the President to keep an eye on the money.

At last we reach the Secretariat's Interior. The building is two blocks long. Anne James gave us a wonderful tour of the installation. There is a large museum in the building that represents the history and various aspects of service. The interior was created in 1849. The main focus today is the management of land and Aboriginal Affairs. On the seventh floor of the cafeteria age of frescoes painted by artists from various Native American tribes. The windows overlook a view wonderful city.

All government buildings are closed at this time. And we're off to the Smithsonian. Everything is free. First museum that we wanted to see was the National Museum of Air and Space. Arrive early to avoid long queues. The museum is two stories trace the history of aviation and space exploration. Some aircraft include original Spirit of St. Louis Lindbergh, Yeager Bell-1 Mercury, Gemini and Apollo capsules, V-1 rocket, capsule ball Steve Fossett, and many others. The Enola Gay is the storage. Later this year, Museum opens an addition near Dulles International Airport and display much more of your collection.

We had little time to visit a museum of the Smithsonian down. Adjacent is the Hirshhorn Museum specializes in modern sculpture and paintings. The museum itself is a work of art, the circular design with a central atrium with a fountain surrounded by beautiful outdoor sculpture elegant. They had Gerhard Richter exhibition, a fugitive wanted by Germany. His works represent either a severe case of myopia or a reluctance to openly say what meant. Many of his paintings are blurred, but photographic in nature. He liked the use of gray.

Today, we have designed as a day of rest. I wanted to do some genealogical research. So I thought today would be a good year to find information my family. The National Archives in Washington and they have a branch in College Park, MD. Check the archives, Nara, I registered and received a photo Identity search. Unfortunately, all the documents I was looking for were in the office downtown. This gentleman says that there is a bus free departures every hour between the two facilities. A hardly believe my ears. At noon, and I promised the shuttle. I thought it would be some time because of stories horror Washington DC and blocking traffic everywhere. Taking the main road, we passed Hayettsville, Catholic University with basil, many ethnic neighborhoods. Within thirty-five minutes we were in Nara on Pennsylvania Avenue in the heart of downtown Washington. We had hit the mother lode. Free transport, without the hassle of finding a parking spot at the METRO and the same time travel to College Park in DC proper.

NARA is the repository documents Federal over thirty years (72 for the census). The exhibit hall is closed for renovation, is the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution on the screen. My registration card showing allowed me full access to sections of microfilm and later in the reading room main, where original documents are drawn by the researcher staff very friendly. A note of caution: be sure to allow enough time for the registration drive. It takes some time to recover. I took the shuttle four players in College Park.

We are a transportation hub and went to the NARA National Gallery of Art, just two blocks away. This is an incredible number of beautiful buildings with two main structures: the wing east and west wing. Inside are sources of bright flower gardens, and, of course, art. Its collection of impressionists are not as extensive other museums, but they have something special: the only Leonardo da Vinci in the United States, de'Benci Ginevra. We spent the day immersed in the beauty offered by the great master artists and sculptors. There are special exhibitions Gainsborough, Kirchner, Vuillard and Matisse. Next week begins an exhibition Remington paintings of night. We want to return.

At the entrance of most rooms, there are boxes with information cards in different languages on the specific work in the room. The visitor reads the card and then replaced in the area for others to use. I have not seen this kind of information to other galleries.

We finally got through to Andy Wilson, the intern for the member Jesse Jackson, Jr., and toured the capital. Your staff is happy to see us. A team led Tour opens the doors for tourists is not available for display in the gallery together. We were able to spend through the hidden stairs and enters the roundabout with a magnificent view of the dome of the capital. Today, the Senate budget debate, which later happened. The house was to discuss natural gas drilling. We were on the road to the Rayburn building, when the House called vote. The bells were still ringing in the corridors, and representatives of rushing to the rooms of the house. It was exciting to see our government in action.

Because it was lunchtime, we were shown where the cafeteria was in the complex House. If you're ever in the area, I recommend the breakfast. The cafeteria is like a food court. The prices are reasonable and generous sides.

Our next stop was the Library of Congress, Jefferson building. Self-guided tours are offered, but teachers are better guided. The paintings and sculptures in the lobby are allegorical. Everywhere you look, you get the idea that went into the construction of one of the largest libraries in the world. On display are one of three printed Gutenberg Bibles in the world complete and finalize written illustrated the Bible. The main reading room is devoted to the various items of knowledge. The Library of Congress has its own page site, www.loc.gov. Here you have access its catalog cards and other information supplied by the library.

Today we travel to the Holy Land, also known as the Monastery Francisco. The facility was built so that people can visit the shrines of the Holy Land without having to spend all their money to go to the Middle East. The shrines are replicas of Golgotha, the tomb, the manger of Bethlehem, etc. There are also replicas of the catacombs. Tour guides provide clues how the sites have been authenticated. Despite being a skeptic, I was impressed by his knowledge and the importance sanctuary. It is a highly recommended stop for all Christians to come to Washington.

A few blocks is far from the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. The church dedicated to Mary, the Mother of Jesus Christ began in 1920 and is still under construction. The architecture is a combination of Byzantium and the dome of the Roman style dome and after the Campanile of the capital after the Washington Monument. Also above the main nave nave and crypt, there are many side chapels and oratories sponsored by different groups of people in the world. Each is dedicated to Mary. Predominance way to express the work of art through mosaics. The quantity and quality of the mosaics is among the world's cities.

At the Museum of Natural History. What we liked about the museum has been the use of templates to classify the different species animals, from prehistory to the present. Some areas are under construction, namely: the hall of native mammals and exhibitions America. The geological collection of rocks, especially the Hope Diamond, saliva for any woman who likes to wear gemstones. Multiple colors different types of geological formations are a delight for the eyes.

The museum staff to do many things. Comparison of this museum is like comparing apples and oranges with the Museum of Natural History in Chicago. Each has its strengths. In general, would describe the Field Museum in Chicago greater extension of the library, except the department of geology.

Visit the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC. Is a moving experience. I have done extensive research on this black spot in world history. I was struck the lack of bias in the exhibitions. The self-guided tour takes you to the fourth floor, which tells the story of the rise of Hitler and Nazism in pictures and short videos. The lesson learned at this stage is that many of the prejudices, fears are fueled by flows of people, and media manipulation are always with us until seventy years after the events that led to this tragedy. Turning to the third floor to find the solution to Jewish ghettos, forced labor camps composite of death, etc., not only the Jews were persecuted, but also Jehovah's Witnesses, Gypsies, Poles and Russian intellectuals, and all those considered inferior to the ideal Aryan. On display are the piles of shoes of the prisoners, many of his personal belongings and one of the cars used to transport the camps. From my reading of the atrocities committed in the camps, most parts have been underestimated. The rooms on the second floor to focus on resistance to Nazism by Jews and many citizens of occupied countries. There was also, in some way in silence, the silence is a curse of many allies to deny knowledge of the genocide, who was known to occur.

On a lighter note, we visited the United States Forest Service. How do you say Smokey Bear? Find useful information on our forests and our national resources for camping and visits.

On the way back to the files, we stopped by the Smithsonian Castle, so named because the building's architecture. The main floor is open to the public and acts as shelter, with a video explaining the different museums of the institution. The Commons at the west end of the building is used as a banquet hall. This reminds me of the nave of a medieval gothic chapel, without windows.

The return route took us into a garden of butterflies. Most plants do not flower, however. There were many signs that describe the various plants and trees and the type of butterflies they attract. Was a nice end to a cathartic day.

The National Zoo is home to giant pandas. In general, we are disappointed by the treatment of most animals. No zoo is perfect. Each puts its energies and resources on certain species of animals. In our observations, it appears that the National Zoo has a lot to learn other institutions. Most animals, especially animals are more advanced separated from each other. We do not talk with anyone and if there were no mitigating circumstances of our observations. Even apes have been isolated from each other. We believe that that took place in the Brookfield Zoo few years ago, when the gorilla recorded and care for the child who fell into his show, if it is not allowed to socialize and live naturally as a band.

Took a trip to Walter Reed Army hospital at present. This is the place where presidents get their annual review. In the campus of the AFIP (Armed Forces Institute of Pathology) has a museum dedicated to medical research and history. They have a large collection of microscope from the early 17th century to the modern electronic microscopes today. At present, displays the life cycle of inherited pre-birth. They use many different forms of imaging, MRI and X-rays for normal photos. Many are surreal.

After spending a few hours at the museum, wanted to visit Georgetown and Embassy Row. Driving DC may be a real difficult time. Not only the intersection of diagonal patterns in the network, you have the signs of creation, or lack thereof. Maggie was upset over the labyrinth we went through. Embassy Row, finally found in and around New Hampshire near Dupont Circle. In outside the circle is the M Street is the main street of Georgetown Heights. We have a magnificent view of the shops and crowds in the streets because the traffic is on the exploration a turtle.

Across the Potomac River, we wanted to avoid the traffic back to College Park. I knew there was a road that runs the front of Arlington Cemetery. Finally, it would lead to I-95 and College Park. Cruise on the road to a police officer shows me and told me to follow him. I I think that was one million vehicles travel the road. I was not sure at high speed: just keep with Jones. I learned that they were not authorized Dually this way since the 9 / 11. Other trucks, SUVs, etc. allowed. He took my information on vital and then tried to take a picture for the police to the FBI. After breaking two rooms which was ultimately successful. Look for my picture your post office. Now that and are wanted by the FBI, we're just going to leave the country.

On Monday, April 21, 2003, we visited the Smithsonian American History Museum. We spent five hours round could be more than five hours. Highlights include first trumpet of Louis Armstrong. The hood reminds me gored my trumpet in elementary school. Exposures to the American presidency and the First Ladies have been exceptional. I particularly Popular control traffic through exhibitions. There was usually a specific entry and exit. This trip easier through them. The first floor is devoted to various industries: agriculture, marine, railways, information, transportation, and cuisine of Julia Child. The museum has something for almost everyone. Having been at Fort McHenry, we are pleased to see the Star Spangled Banner is being restored.

Collection of coins and money is very large. What I never realized the variety of coins, both foreign national movement in the early history of our country. Each colony printed and minted its own currency. British coins, French and Spanish have also been considered legal. It was worse than the problems of Europe with the euro. A common currency is a need for a real country.

I went to the National Building Museum. The magnificent building atrium rises fifteen floors and is supported by large pillars. In the rooms on the first floor and second exhibitions around the atrium. Some exhibitions are semi-permanent. You never know what will be displayed. The court has been busy with people preparing for the biggest show art in the country. The Smithsonian Institute organizes an annual competition and winning artisans display their works in this museum. The exhibits are also available.

A few blocks away, the Post Museum, part of the Smithsonian Institution. This museum traces the history of the postal service, fire trails New York Philadelphia, with the appointment of Ben Franklin as postmaster in the mid- 1700 by the Crown for the Pony Express, RFD, and airmail. The building itself is impressive. In the old post office, in a beautiful main hall with many cages lining both sides.

Adjacent is Union Station. Encore is an impressive building, having undergone a renovation complete and which today houses the courts of many food and tents to pick up last minute items before returning.

Today we visited most of the rest of the Smithsonian Institution: Freer Gallery of Art, the Sackler Gallery, the Museum of African Art and the Arts and Industry building. It sounds like a lot of walking, but the museums are small in the region. The first two emphasize the Oriental art of China, Japan, India, and works of various Islamic countries. Some of the songs from the beginning of China and the Islamic world are exquisite. Do not miss the Museum Freer is Peacock Room James Whistler. He ran away with the Commission to decorate a living room. He took the peacock pattern maximum. Even the ceiling is painted peacock feathers. The room is breathtaking and is a perfect home for the collection of Chinese porcelain from the owner.

Museum Africa has many antique pieces of ancient Nubia, which is south of modern Egypt, Sudan. There are also many parts of the twentieth century that reflect the culture of the peoples of West Africa.

Do not miss is the Arts and Industries Building, hosts several presidential balls Inaugural. The atrium is large and has a cross. The building houses special exhibits that change regularly.

Exposure of others has been a tropical butterfly house. Locked in a closed environment (temperature 90 degrees, humidity 85%), hundreds Central American butterfly traveled at will. It seemed to be a favorite, because they kept landing on my head. Perhaps my love for animals has been lost in the wrong species. Or maybe gray hair. They were very beautiful.

I went to the tower the Old Post Office: Another Postal Museum building. Washington DC has had a number of post offices that capital requirements have increased. This building has an atrium eight-storey tower with three additional floors. In the twelfth floor open gazebo gives a bird's-eye view of the city below. In the tower are the Congress Bells. These bells are still rung by hand by hand by a group of rings. They practice every Thursday night to improve their skills. They have the record of the ring. A ring is a series of more than five thousand bells ring in a pattern established, never be repeated, for duration of three hours to ring. The group has a director who runs his fingers in specific categories. If they lose the rhythm, we should start everywhere.

About the Author

John Pelley is a Geriatric Gypsy.  He is retired from the rat race of working.  He is a  full-time RVer, who ran away from home.  He began our travels on the East Coast and, like the migrating birds, seek the warmth of the seasons  He has discovered volunteering with the National Park System.  Hae has a CD he has recorded of Native American flute music., A Day with Kokopelli. For pictures, links, and more information visit http://www.jmpelley.org.

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