Must See! DC Monuments at Night

There are many “must see” places in Washington, DC. I could name several - The White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Smithsonian museums, the Washington Monument, the National Mall (green space), the Washington National Cathedral, etc… While seeing the government buildings and monuments are a fabulous experience during the day, it is also a special experience to view them lit up at night.

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A Quick Peek at Two Smithsonian Art Galleries

When I was in college I went to DC to visit a friend who was working as an intern. She was working during the day so I had five days to visit many of the museums. I remember visiting the National Gallery of Art and being both amazed and overwhelmed. But, that was the museum that prompted my curiosity about art and artists.

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ALWAYS Be Kind! The Day You Make Might Be Yours!

One of the things I like most about travel is the surprises. This is a story of one of those chance encounters that became a surprise.

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