A man made creation of the late 19th century, the Tidal Basin is the site of several monuments as well as a great walk.
The basin with the Jefferson Memorial in the background.
Jefferson Memorial from a different perspective not often viewed
I forgot my new shades.
The Roosevelt Memorial. I love these metal plaques and how the weather has altered their appearance.
I told these guys the memorial was shut but was totally ignored.
The impressive memorial to Martin Luther (I had a dream) King.
Excluding what is in the museums, this is Washington's oldest structure. This stone lantern was carved in 1651 and was a gift from the Japanese people.
It's bad enough that everything is closed due to the shutdown but the monuments are clad in scaffolding. Did not realise they had an earthquake in 2011.
Another excellent walk is the heights in Georgetown. Fashionable high status residents such as the Kennedy family helped to establish Georgetown as the social and political centre of the US.
Purchased by JFK in 1957 as a present to his wife on the birth of their first child, Caroline. Jackie renovated it three times in the first year.
The Kennedy family church, adjacent smaller chapel and dedication plaque.
Some Halloween scary bits on the doorsteps of Georgetown.
A typical street in Georgetown.
Hanging flower displays add a nice touch to the lamp posts.
Further homes rented or owned by the Kennedy family.
Jackie moved into this house with the children following the assassination. As you can see its right on the footpath and provided no protection from the press or public.
The Laird Dunlop House was once owned by Todd Lincoln, the Presidents son.
Balancing on such a ladder without a harness took my attention. The ladder was moving all over the place despite the counterbalance.
The beautifully renovated Union Station. Mixture of classical and Beaux-arts style. For more about the design click here.
Interior shots of Union Station - granite, marble, polished oak and glass.
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