Vermontcat goes to Washington (DC pics)

[captain]

Great pics.

I never knew about the Vietnam Memorial - with all the soldier statues..... that is amazing.

Thanks so much for sharing. I am only sorry I never got to Washington when my friends were living there.

Thanks again.

[Killearn Kitties]

I'll bet you were all exhausted after that visit! Your pictures are great, but isn't it typical that the fog only cleared after you were back down to ground level. That always seems to be the way it goes.

What did Samantha think of Fala???

[Cataholic]

Those are some great pictures. I, too, didn't know about all the soldier statues. Very moving, even in photographic form. Thanks for sharing.

What did Samantha do while you were gone?

[Samantha Puppy]

Glad you had a good time. Did you like the Museum of Natural History? I think that one is my favorite.

(I think we may take Aidan to DC for his first visit sometime this summer. It's only an hour away from us.)

[Edwina's Secretary]

DC is such a fabulous place to visit with so many things to see and do. I have been there (have a brother who lives there) and can never get enough.

The Vietnam Memorial is the Wall....with all the names of those who died....but no statues, right? The statues must be new (to me anyway.) Those are Korean War?

[ramanth]

I loved your photos! A trip down memory lane for me.

The last time I was in Washington D.C., Reagan was president! We toured the White House and shortly after leaving, Secret Service popped up out of thin air, a helicopter landed near the entrance and Reagan hustled over to it, waving to the crowd. It was pretty neat.

Did you see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Sara, yes, the statues are the Korean War, and that seems to be the theme for Korean War memorials because there is one near Stevens Point, WI that has satues like this also. The statues are just a bit bigger than real men and women (about 8' tall?) and there's a reason for that, but I don't remember what the reason is. I love memorials like this.

I've never been to DC, but plan on making it there someday.

Great pics, Vermontcat! Looks like you had a wonderful - educational - visit!

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Wow, great pictures. I've never been there, Justin wants to take me sometime though. Justin's family all live in Maryland and a lot of them work in DC.

[emily_the_spoiled]

I am glad you posted the pictures. I know that we talked while you were in town, but at least I know for sure that you got to see some of the highlights while you were here!

This is one city where comfortable shoes are a must when you do all that walking