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sandbagger vidiot
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D.C.-Mostly Photos
A couple of weeks ago, I had a conference in DC, and Julie came up with me. We had a great time together.
Here are some photos: My conference was in the Gaylord (huh-huh, he said gay-lord...) National Harbor Hotel. Gaylord hangs their hat on building the largest hotel they can (3000+ rooms) and putting the whole thing under a dome of glass. There is one in Dallas and one in Nashville, too. It was really nice, in a Disneyland kind of way. Here are two views from our balcony. Keep in mind, this is all under glass.   We took in the sights. Here's the lovely Julie in a cab.  We went to the National Archives.  It was very moving to see some of the original documents that got the beautiful country of my birth rolling.  Later in the afternoon, we wandered up on a lovely fountain and pool where a jazz band was playing and draft beers and wine were served. It was a gorgeous afternoon and the pool was ringed with wonderful folks enjoying each other, the music, the weather, and I suspect, for the most part, being Americans.    After dinner at Rasika, a top-notch Indian restaurant a few blocks off the Mall, we strolled around. The light was beautiful.   The next day, we checked out a couple museums, monuments and memorials.   We started at the Hirschhorn Art Museum.  This eighty-foot sculpture was amazing. It was designed in such a way that the thin cables provided internal support; it was not connected to anything.  We had a snack...this little guy joined us for an Oreo. He needed a napkin when he was done. I thought it was gross.  Julie liked the Washington monument so much that she got this hat  and this miniature  Julie is so sentimental, that she said that every time she sees the Washington Monument, she thinks of me.  We spent quite a while at the Vietnam War Memorial. It is one of the most moving pieces of art I have ever seen. The design is incredible in both its simplicity and magnitude.  I had never seen the Korean War Memorial, and I was very glad to have the opportunity.  I have always been a fan of the Lincoln Memorial.  We wrapped things up at the African Art Museum. This piece was my favorite.  In every way, it was a glorious time. Julie and I were in love, on a sunny weekend, in our beautiful capital. 
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Non-aggressive Dutch dude
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I know not too much about the States so I think it's pretty cool to see D.C. through the eyes of a US citizen, kinda.
Don't you just love it to be a tourist in your own country every once in a while? 
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Great pictures, James! I grew up outside that city- I miss it (sometimes
 )You guys are such a frikkin adorable couple- its enough to make people sick   eta: the African/Asian art museum is my favorite one! I'm glad you guys found it. |
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sandbagger vidiot
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 Great photo tour of your capital- thanks James. Julie is gorgeous. but I miss your hair. 
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