Touring D.C.. AT NIGHT!

So, to take my mind off the hustle and “bustle”, (did you expect flow?), of the week, a couple of TWC interns and I decided to walk the memorials at night. “Smithsonian” is a great Metro to use, but you need to go to L’Enfant to get home at night, if you go on the weekend. So, we began our brisk walk at The Capitol! Take in all of its beauty.... take your time. Really, do. It took me about 20 minutes to take this blurry picture!

Next Up: The Washington Monument!

I almost broke my neck trying to get this picture! This was the first time I could actually touch the monument. When I came for the inauguration, it was blocked off. I touched the cool granite, marble, sandstone mix like a prized cow or precious tome. 

Did you know????: The Washington Monument is the tallest structure in Washington? Also, it was the world’s tallest structure for 4 years, between 1885 – 1889??!

A Hop...Skip...Missed Step.. and Jump Away: The World War II Memorial

This beautiful memorial commemorates the Pacific and Atlantic theaters of WWII. On the Atlantic Side, right next to Florida, you'll find Arkansas! Here she is! Just looking at my states named immortalized here in the nation's capital makes me homesick! The best part of the memorial, however, is the Freedom Wall. It contains 4,048 gold stars. Each star represents 100 Americans who died in WWII. In front of the wall lies the words, "Here We Mark The Price Of Freedom."

The walk from The National Mall, Smithsonian Metro stop, to the Lincoln Memorial at night is definitely a little work out for us weaker folks, but very doable and quite relaxing.

So here he is: President Lincoln

The memorial has been a historical landmark for the past 88 years. The steps have captured a moment in history that can never be repeated. Check out the small “Hall of History” underneath the memorial. It is sort of hidden from the general view. It’s a fascinating bat cave of history.

A stop by the Korean War Memorial

Stopping by the Korean War Memorial at night brings a new look on the solemn memorial. During the day, it is the wall of names that catches people. Looking at the seemingly endless list names on the cold wall, you see your own reflection staring back. But at night, it is the look of the stone soliders that you find yourself staring at. The words, "who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met." Great words. 

A ways away….. The Jefferson Memorial!

Just a warning, the walk to the Jefferson is farther than it looks. Due, to construction, you have to go across the bridge to the side of the memorial. You can follow the path, but only to a certain point, where it veers off. If I had known, we would’ve saved 30 minutes... ok 20.

 Just here is the man of the hour (it took me to get there), Mr. Jefferson!

However, after this walk I needed to take a break on the steps. I hope you enjoyed these flashes of monuments. But to get the full experience you should apply and come to The Washington Center! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be in D.C next semester!