Went to DC last week(pics)

[sfmarine]

**still uploading pics so be patient.

The last time I was there was in 2000 so it's been a while. I figured I'd see the sights again. The new WW2 memorial was revealed in '04 so I was anxious to see that as well as Ford's Theatre for the first time. < It recently went under an extensive renovation. I was able to get a tour of Capitol Building. The rotunda was very impressive. That building is filled with history. The Library of Congress is directly in back of of the Capitol so I looked around there as well. The "Reading Room" is really neat. I ended my trip by visiting Arlington National Cemetery and The National Zoo. Those Pandas are a riot! Supposedly they're being sent back to China next year... They're on loan from China for 10 years.

The Changing of Guard. There's a clip on youtube where one of the Sentinels challenges someone who goes into their territory. Don't mess with them. They change every hour(every 1/2 hour in the summer) and have not left their post since 1937. 365 days a year in any weather.

















Bobby Kennedy is a few short steps from his brother. The building in back of the white cross is actually General Lee's house. It's going under renovation so I only saw a few rooms.



Here's a few pics of the National Mall.




These guys totally highjacked my pic. Where's Beta Man? lol



Inside The Capitol


Inside the room that Lincoln died in.


Ford's Theatre


The rest were taken @ the Zoo. Once I saw the Panda all I could think of was this..












Bamboo good...yum eat


- the baby finally moved his head. And I thought I was lazy. I found out that Panda's sleep about 40% of the time.

[Jellybeans]

Wow, nice pics

I should go to D.C. soon

[pacificvibes]

Nice man, I would love to go to D.C.

[fatediesel]

Really love DC. I've only been there once and that was about 18 years ago when I was 9 and I realize now I didn't properly appreciate the town. Would love to go again but it's pretty low on the list of places I'd go if I were to take a vacation. Still remember all the nice monuments and history of the town.

[gomo657]

FYI if you really want to see military precision on your next visit go to the marine barracks 8st SE they do a parade drill on friday evenings that is open to the public.

Or for oustanding architecture the basilica in NE

[sfmarine]

Originally Posted by gomo657

FYI if you really want to see military precision on your next visit go to the marine barracks 8st SE they do a parade drill on friday evenings that is open to the public.

Or for oustanding architecture the basilica in NE

Ya I know all about 8th and I. The Silent Drill Team is amazing to watch.