Introduction to today's journey
Today's journey takes me up and down The Mall in Washington D.C. I start near Capitol Hill and follow the Mall to the Washington Monument and eventually to the Lincoln Memorial. From there I head back along The Mall towards Capitol Hill stopping at several of the Smithsonian Museums.
Today's Journey
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The United States Capitol Building at the eastern end of The Mall shortly before sunrise. From here I head west towards the other end of the mall, 2 miles away. |
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The rising sun shines on the magnificent Washington Memorial as many locals run around the wide gravel path of The Mall. |
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At the far end of The Mall, two miles away from the Capitol building, is the Lincoln memorial reflected in the Reflecting Pool. |
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The enormous Lincoln Memorial statue sitting inside the memorial looking out over the reflecting pool. |
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I return about two kilometres along The Mall and head north across more parkland to The White House. |
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Returning to The Mall, I visit some of the Smithsonian Museums which line each side of the parkland. This is the main gallery of the Natural History Museum. |
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Exploring the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum looking at all the aircraft. |
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The museum has space ships in it as well, including parts of the Apollo 11 mission which was used for the first successful landing on the moon. |
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Exploring the National Museum of the American Indian. |
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Back at the eastern end of the Mall near the Capitol Building having spent the entire day exploring The Mall and its museums. |
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