Washington D. C. Redux

Dan and I were in Washington D.C. in May 2011 for one month, and we still weren't able to get to everything we wanted to see. We promised to come back another time when we were on the eastern side of the country to finish our tour, and this year was that time. We spent the last two weeks of October 2014 at the Cherry Hill RV Park, just 12 miles outside D.C., which allowed us easy access to the Metro (D.C.'s subway system) and the chance to explore this area just a little bit more. Most notably absent the first time we visited was the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool that stretches between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, as it was undergoing a massive restoration. Happily this work was completed on our return visit. Another work in progress in 2011 was the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and this was also completed. In addition to these two key attractions, we took the time to visit the Library of Congress, which has a stunningly beautiful interior, and the National Archives (no photographs allowed inside this building). Our timing was such that we caught the tail end of the Autumn colors, a pretty site in the downtown parks and walkways. We also opted to take a night tour by bus to see the monuments all lit up, and to get a great history of the area from our very knowledgeable bus driver/tour guide. Below are a few pictures of our most current visit. If you would like to see more extensive pictures from our first visit, click on these links:

Washington D.C. May 2011 Part 1

Washington D.C. May 2011 Part 2

Washington D.C. May 2011 Part 3