The White House looks a little smaller than I had imagined, but very tidy. Just along the road is where visiting heads of state stay. John was there a few weeks ago. The Lincoln Memorial is wonderful. It's very grand and symbolic. Most of the city buildings are very similar in style, just the embellishments are different. The overall feel of the city is clean and safe, but I'm sure there are dodgy areas in the capital.
Lunch was a very rushed affair - 15 mins for 31 people to buy lunch at a sandwich bar. Great grub!
http://www.pret.com/us/ We stopped at the store on the corner of 11th & F Streets.
We were lucky enough to visit the National Gallery to view the Pastrana Tapestries. WOW! Four enormous tapestries worked in the 1400's by Flemish artists. They depict a Spanish battle. Just amazing.
http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/pastranainfo.shtm
We dropped off our driver after a visit to Arlington Museum. A wonderful memorial to fallen US military.
The White House
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