DC was very different from what I remembered it to be like. The weather was amazing, and walking the mall, museums, monuments and downtown felt like being in Europe in the summer time. I didn't realize that buildings aren't allowed to exceed the height of the capital, giving the city a very Parisian-like feel. At the same time though, everything down to the subway entrances has a massive, monument-like quality that seems appropriate for a nation's capital, but is a funny out-of-scale type of feeling when walking around the city. It's similar to how you feel driving through the mountains - aware of how small you really are.
We spent some time at the WWII Monument, which I really enjoyed - one I don't remember from my days as a young tourist.. The Lincoln Memorial is definitely still my favorite. We were also lucky enough to tour the West Wing with our own private insider ;) Sunday we ventured over to the Eastern Market, which felt like a completely different city. I'll be back!
Oh, and best meal: Bistro du Coin in Dupont Circle
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thanks for updating! love the photographs
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