My friend, Gretch (cute blonde above) worked on Obama's campaign for 18 months and had two tickets to the inauguration. When she asked me if I wanted to go with her, it to took me .3 seconds to say, "Um, YES!" 
On Monday (day before inauguration) we did a lot of sight-seeing. Above is the Washington Monument through the trees. 
World War II Memorial. 
I tried being artistic, capturing the beauty of the memorial. 
Unfortunately, the Lincoln Memorial was closed, due to the inauguration, so I've decided I just need to go back. 
Lincoln Memorial shot. 
This is my favorite spot in all of D.C. (did I mention I'm in love with D.C. yet? Yes, deep, deep, true, eternal love). The spot is just so calm and there's a path around the lake all the way to the memorial with trees. I would become a fanatical runner if I ever move to D.C., just to get this spot everyday. Behind us is the Jefferson Memorial. Luckily it was open. 
I think this is one of my most favorite pics of the weekend. 
We also went to the FDR Memorial. There are walls and walls with his quotes. I loved the above one. 
This is at the Jefferson Memorial. I think it's my favorite picture taken of us during the weekend. 
Washington Monument from the steps of the Jefferson Memorial. Also very peaceful. 
The White House. 
Okay, the rest of these pictures are of the mayhem and craziness of Tuesday morning. This is the train we got on (a 30 minute train ride that turned into 1 hr 20 min. A passenger was hit by a train. Sad story) the train was sooooooooooooooo long and just packed. Luckily we found a seat or I would have died, I think.
The crowds. I know all the folks at home saw more coverage of the inauguration then I did. Because this was about 3 hours of my morning. 
After about 2 hours and three blocks we finally saw the Capitol. 
But, then we had another line we waited in for about 30 minutes. 
Oh, and did I mention there was security (men with guns at the top of all the buildings) OH, and did I mention we stayed in the FBI Director of Counter Terrorism's home? Way cool experience. 
Finally! We made it in to the Washington Mall at 11:20 a.m.
I have a few videos, but they won't post. 
The buildings were covered with people. It was just such an incredible experience.
I'll share more later, because I have some VERY funny stories. Just wanted to get the pics up!!
7 comments:
Love the pics! :) I think it's funny that we live together, eat together, shop together, laugh together, even share a room together and I still get on your blog to see what you've been up too! ha ha I'm glad you had a fun trip!
I've been waiting for these posts! What a once in a lifetime experience.
I can't wait to hear more! Great pictures!
That's a lot of people.
Yeah you finally shared your awesome experience with me, at least through your blog...I am still waiting for my phone call! How neat!! Miss ya and love ya
Just stopping by to say I had a dream about you and Amanda aslt night. We were all in college again. The details are of course very fuzzy, but it was fun seeing you guys in dreamland!
"last" night. got ahead of myself.
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