America's Birthday is an important time in the US. Most folks try to take a break and get to a vacation place to celebrate. People living in the US take this celebration seriously. I very much appreciate living in the United States and claiming the freedoms or forefathers made foundational. I consider it a blessing to live here and enjoy the experiences of life from this viewpoint.
It is so easy to take it for granted and this time of year, the Fourth of July is a time to remember the wonderful opportunities we have by simply being born in America or transfering citizenship. I was fortunate to spend the weekend in our Nations Capitol. Of course I took my camera and got some shots along the way. Surprizingly, one of my favorite spots to stop was Arlington National Cemetery .The stark contrast of such sacred grounds amid a flurry of otherwise fun activity has so much meaning.
Another of my favorites was Georgetown, a beautiful place to visit, relax, and shop . I also took a ride past Reagan International Airport to Alexandria, Virginia , another beautiful town with lots to see and do.
Of course, a walk on the Washington DC Mall is a necessary sightseeing adventure . The architecture and bold structures are always so much more vivid in person. The weather was mostly good except for a major downpour on the third, that scattered tourists and workers for a few hours.
On our way back to Columbia, the TV coverage of al we had just experienced was on Public Television. It was a real head turner to watch what we had just experienced from the TV perspective. All in all it was a very nice trip to Washington DC. I am glad to have spent the Fourth of July in our Nations Capital. Got some decent photos, too. I am ready to return and stay a little longer next time.
It is so easy to take it for granted and this time of year, the Fourth of July is a time to remember the wonderful opportunities we have by simply being born in America or transfering citizenship. I was fortunate to spend the weekend in our Nations Capitol. Of course I took my camera and got some shots along the way. Surprizingly, one of my favorite spots to stop was Arlington National Cemetery .The stark contrast of such sacred grounds amid a flurry of otherwise fun activity has so much meaning.
Another of my favorites was Georgetown, a beautiful place to visit, relax, and shop . I also took a ride past Reagan International Airport to Alexandria, Virginia , another beautiful town with lots to see and do.
Of course, a walk on the Washington DC Mall is a necessary sightseeing adventure . The architecture and bold structures are always so much more vivid in person. The weather was mostly good except for a major downpour on the third, that scattered tourists and workers for a few hours.
On our way back to Columbia, the TV coverage of al we had just experienced was on Public Television. It was a real head turner to watch what we had just experienced from the TV perspective. All in all it was a very nice trip to Washington DC. I am glad to have spent the Fourth of July in our Nations Capital. Got some decent photos, too. I am ready to return and stay a little longer next time.
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