Just got back from spending the weekend in DC with Todd, accompanying him on a business trip. I had never been to this historic place and it was a city of amazing architecture, art and yes Obama-pride. The city that lacked color (with most people wearing only blacks, blues and grays) made up for it in the colors of the changing leaves. I felt safe there, with a cop or security officer on every corner, even asking me to drink a sip of my water bottle to assure it was only water before I entered an exhibit. Even with the very efficient Metro system, I think we walked an average of 10 miles per day, thus keeping the many deliciously yummy calories we took in at bay. The Capitol awed me. The White House stunned me (it was smaller than I had expected). The Library of Congress and the intricate art therein wowed me. The Ford's Theater angered me (even early day terrorists killed good men like Lincoln, out of hate). The Smithsonians educated me. The Arlington Cemetary reverenced me, humbled me. The Holocaust Museum brought me to tears and left me with no words. This country of ours continues to be shaped by events and people who believe in freedom. It is amazing to see how far we have come and yet, still have far we have to go.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Washington D.C.
Posted by Mel at 2:30 PM
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That's so awesome! I went a few years ago and the Holocaust Museum is what I remembered most. It's a very sad place.
That explains it so beautifully. I love that place....you can feel the spirit in so many of those places knowing that Heavenly Father guided our founding fathers so that our country could be created. It amazes me.
One of my most favorite trips of all time! You went a good time of year too. I'm hoping to return and take Joe there in the next year. I feel it's spiritual and I treasure the U.S.A.SO happy for you both!
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