D.C. at Night

A while back, we took a tour of DC monuments at night.  While the sights are majestic during the day, they are even more so at night.  Please join us on the tour.

The World War II Memorial:

The Washington Monument seen from the WWII Memorial:

The Lincoln Memorial seen from the WWII Memorial:

The Martin Lither King, Jr. Memorial:

The Jefferson Memorial:

The Lincoln Memorial:

The U.S. Capitol:

Thanks for joining our tour of D.C. at night.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool #1

The Reflecting Pool is a well-known landmark on the Mall in Washington, D.C.  It is a wide and very long rectangular pool completed in 1923, located between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.  The pool's mirror-like surface creates picturesque scenes like the one below. 

You might remember a similar view from the film Forrest Gump.

And what does the Reflecting Pool look like when emptied?  Check out the March 11 photo below.  While the pool was cleaned and repaired, visitors were allowed to walk in the waterless basin.  Very biblical ... like crossing the Red Sea.  A rare sight.   

View of the Reflecting Pool from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial

Not to worry.  The pool has been repaired and refilled.  When you visit, you can enjoy a picturesque scene like the one below. 

Springtime in D.C. #1

During our recent travels around D.C., we have noticed hints of Spring.  Check it out. 

Blooming flowers on H Street, NW, near the White House

A random hotties points to a budding Tulip Poplar tree in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood 

That's a big bud!

A blossoming Tulip Poplar near Union Station

Despite the early signs, Spring seems to be arriving slowly this year.  The cherry blossom forecast has been revised a few times, with the peak date being delayed two weeks.  

Please stay tuned.  

P.S.  Yesterday morning, Winter let us know it is hanging around.  It snowed!  Who knew?

Can you name it? #1

Can you name the subject of the statue below?

Need a clue?  The statue is located in front of the Treasury Department, pictured below.

Need another clue?  Check out the $10 bill.

Films in D.C. #1

We love going to the movies.

Last night, we saw a preview of the new film Tomb Raider, opening tomorrow.  

The film stars Swedish actress Alicia Vikander and is a reboot of the 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.  

When we arrived at the movie theater, we had to pass through security, which is out of the ordinary in D.C.  Two secret service-type dudes wanded us and then we found our seats.  Just before the film started, one of the dudes announced in a stern voice that all cell phones MUST be put away and no recording of the film was allowed.  The dude also said they had night-vision equipment and would be watching the audience during the screening.  We figured they were protecting against someone pirating the film with a handheld camera before the film was released.  

We enjoyed the film.  It is a traditional action/adventure film with a very strong female lead.  The film reminded us of Raiders of the Lost Ark.  Unlike Raiders, there were no snakes., which made Susan very happy.  

Where do you live in DC? #4

Where do we live in D.C.?  In spitting distance of the restaurant NOBU.

If we look down from our terrace, we can see the restaurant because it is located on the ground floor of our building.  

We will dine there soon.  We have a dinner reservation for early April.  Greg is looking forward to cold Octopus Carpaccio with Jalapeño Dressing.  Susan is craving the Squid "Pasta" with Light Garlic Sauce.  Yum! 

P.S.  Whenever you visit, we will be happy take you to NOBU.

Some dude in front of NOBU WASHINGTON D.C.

Museums: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden #1

The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, opened in 1974, is one of the many Smithsonian museums.  The Hirshhorn's focus is contemporary and modern art. 

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

The Hirshhorn hosts frequently changing temporary exhibitions.  

In New York and Florence, we saw the work of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, who was imprisoned in China for his politically subversive art.  The museum recently hosted an exhibition of Ai Weiwei's portraits of political activists and prisoners from around the world.  The portraits are created with Lego building blocks.  Check it out.

Another exhibition caught our eye, The Utopian Projects.  The exhibition featured models and drawings of out of the ordinary structures, some which were actually built.

Not surprisingly, Greg was drawn to the "toilet on the mountain".

You've heard of a room with a view.  Why not a toilet with a view?