Saturday, November 28, 2009

Monuments by Night

Thanks to Meghan we had a lovely date night in DC. We started with dinner at a Salvadoran place in Leesburg. Brad decided it was the best Salvadoran food he's had in the sates. That is quite a compliment because it was the 5th place we've tried since his mission.

Lincoln Memorial

Mr. Linclon was sure impressive, especially by night. You don't realize just how big he is until you are up close. An interesting fact that ties the statue to Boston--Lousia May Alcott's sister tutored Daniel Chester French who went on to create this likeness of Abraham Lincoln.

A view of the Washington Monument from the Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial by night

Jefferson Memorial

Brad in front of the Washington Monument

We saw the "new" WWI memorial. They were building that when I visited in 2003.
Being dorky and taking photos next to every state we've lived in...
Massachusetts

Utah

Arizona

A view of the fountains

Brad made sure to stop and read every plaque, he really felt a sense of reverence at this last stop. We both had a good time walking to one monument and then looking back toward another in the distance. On the drive home we got as close as we could to the White House and the Supreme Court building. Washington DC is one of those places that is never done...always more to see! Someday we will return.

2 comments:

Jan said...

So pretty. We really want to take a trip there while we're still in the area! Glad you guys were able to enjoy it!

Hayley said...

How fun! I loved visiting Washington a few years ago! Its fun you live so close xx