DC by bus

Walked up to Union Station to catch the hop-on hop-off bus – there are 4 loops round the city. Saw all the tourist sites – US Capitol, Washington Monument (under renovation so unable to go to the top), Jefferson Memorial, all the war memorials – Korean, Vietnam, WWI And WWII, Forde’s Theatre (where Lincoln was shot) and of the course the highlight of the day, The White House.

Washington is a very spacious city – wide tree-lined avenues, wide sidewalks, wide open spaces and parks. They have a no high rise policy – no building can be higher than the Washington Monument - 555 feet. It is both the tallest stone structure and obelisk in the world.

   



Union Station 

 

These beautiful cherry blossoms are everywhere



Jefferson Monument



Capitol Hill

Home of The White House

   

This is as close as you can get to The White House

 

More flowers - tulips




Oldest and most luxurious DC hotel



An iced coffee at the Willard  - all we could afford

Looking down Constitution Avenue



Started off in rain this morning - not much fun on the open top deck of the bus in plastic ponchos – but cleared to a beautiful sunny afternoon. Took a 45 min trip down the Potomac River and back –took lunch on board – pleasant trip.

Gary relaxing on the Potomac River

Georgetown from the boat

 We then took a different bus and passed through the lovely parts of town – Dupont Circle and Georgetown – beautiful historic houses in both these areas. Drove past The Pentagon – a massive building – and Arlington Cemetery – hope to get back there tomorrow. Also plan on going to The Smithsonian, starting with the Air & Space Museum.

Lovely Georgetown

 

Lovely B&Bs round Dupont Circle

Ann