As we mentioned last week, the pawrents recently visited Washington DC. As you might have guessed,
Mama took a bunch of pictures. Today, we're going to look at some of the monuments they visited.
This is the "Symbol of America" part of the WWII Memorial. It symbolizes the Industrial
Strength of America during WWII.
After the WWII Memorial, the folks strolled to the Lincoln Memorial. They are doing lots of renovations to the outside of the memorial, so this is the best picture Mama has of the beautiful monument.
President Lincoln is doing fine though.
Daddy spent a lot of time near the Congress with his work.
Unfortunately, they let the politicians in there too. This is where they make all the crazy human laws and stuff.
Mama took this from the top of the stairs of the Lincoln Memorial. Usually there would be a "Reflecting Pool" where that little stream is, but they had it drained for maintenance. But you can see all the way to
Capitol Building.
Mama was a little obsessed with the entrance to Chinatown. Built in 1986, the Friendship Arch is a symbol of friendship between China and the United States....hmmmm, maybe it's time to remind both countries they are supposed to be friends.
Last, but not least, is the White House...where President Biden currently resides. He was even in town the week the pawrents were there as he gave his State of the Union Address while the folks were eating dinner at the Cheesecake Factory, it doesn't get much more American than that!
BOL
Unfortunately, Mama didn't make it to all the famous monuments but we are happy you could join us for a little look around Washington DC!
Do you have a favorite Monument in Washington DC?
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteThose are some mighty fine places to have placed one's feet! Mama did well to see as much as she did. And to make such fine memorial photos! Hugs and wags YAM-aunty xxx
Thanks for showing us all those fine monuments. I think I would like to go and sit on President Lincoln's lap to keep him company.
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Nobby.
Seriously??? How did we not know??? Cause we'd have pawed over and said "hi and hello" ... OMDoggies you were right next door ... oh no, oh dear ... June, waving paw, maybe next time?
ReplyDeleteI don't have a favorite, but I do have a memory of the Lincoln Memorial, I was 8 when my mother took my 4 year old brother on a 2 week trip with my grandfather and his new wife to DC and Rock City and Nigarga falls. the memories of DC include a spanking on the steps just under Lincoln on his chair because I would not stop fussing and crying, She Gave Me Something To Cry about.
ReplyDeleteI mean who takes 2 small children to see boring statues. ha ha. I would love to see it all through my adult eyes and enjoyed the views today. my favorite monument today is that WWII memorial. wow. to bad the water was gone but it looks great anyway.
you may have stirred up the next FFF story for this month.
We were supposed to go see DC on our trip we had to cancel. Hopefully we can get out there another time. Mom has been there many times, but not for a while now. She wants to show us some of the good spots.
ReplyDeleteOMDs what a momumental trip of a life time. I was so happy that the Cherry blossoms were there to greet the staff too. My cousin (who was 16 years older )moved to DC when she married. When I was about 9 we went to visit she and her family. He hubby had a side gig as a tour guide of DC it was amazing
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What a treat to see DC again♥ When mom was in grade school, her class took a trip to DC and saw so much. Growing up, she lived in MD so DC was only an hour away and when company came; that's where we took them. Much later, her brother moved to MD and he was only 10 minutes from the White House. It's a fabulous place to visit and one that you can never get enough of. The Jefferson Memorial at cherry blossom time has always been her favorite.
ReplyDeletewow! great photos of the DC monuments and especially of you sweet ones ~ hugs,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I hope they were able to bring about some needed change.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been but I am enjoying your virtual tour, thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us along on your parents trip to DC. Those are all great monuments and we couldn't pick one over the other.
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