Monday, 14 October 2013

Washington DC

 

The B&B on R St. The dining room before the hoards come down for breakfast. Minimalist decor as you can see.

 

As I lay in bed this is what I see. Reminds me of the spaceship in "Close Encounters of a Third Kind" and that I'm about to have such an encounter.

 

Beautiful homes in the same and adjacent streets.

 

George Washington's home at Mount Vermont.

 

Carl works at Georgetown/George Washington Hospital. Mount Vermont outhouses in the background.

 

The front of the home overlooking the Potomac River.

 

The view from the front balcony.

 

The majestic pecan tree planted in the 18th century.

 

The female slave quarters.

 

George Washington's horse stables and carriages.

 

George and Martha Washington's tombs. I think a more worthy memorial could have been built.

 

Memorial to the hundreds of his slaves buried at Mount Vernon.

 

The new Washington Harbour and Marina development. The 2000 room glass Gaylord Hotel can be seen in the background.

 

Private 'boats' moored at the marina.

 

A piece of beach sculpture; Neptune arising? The new renovated George Washington Bridge in the background.

 

Views of the Gaylord Hotel from outside and from within the massive atrium.

 

Foyer and lobby areas.

 

Since I was seeing pumpkins everywhere I decided to buy and carve my own. Rather proud of my effort so roll on Halloween.

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