Happy New Year everyone!!! I hope everyone had a great night celebrating, and here's hoping for a great 2007! Well, I went to Cuba on the 31st, to Habana....very warm, very nice, and perfect timing for a Cuban new year's party!! Had a great time celebrating with friends over the holidays, even sober.
Off to DC on the 1st, which wasn't bad at all. I rather enjoyed my time in the capitol city. It was raining when I arrived, but by the time I got off the train at the Federal Triangle, it had stopped. Got myself a pretzel from the street vendor, walked around an old stabile by Calder, and started my trek towards the Washington Monument. The downtown area reminded me a little of Paris, old buildings, monuments, bridges and phallic symbols (Place de la Concorde = Washington Monument) What is with the fascination of a tall erect stone entity as a tribute?
Sauntered over to the Lincoln memorial, I had never been, it is quite striking. A large pool of water leading up to massive steps and inside a lone figure, solemn and seated. Outside there are numerous little stands selling pins and badges of Vietnam, and the Airforce. To the right of Lincoln there is a three figure statue to represent the Vietnam war, and to the left there is a small field of figures to represent a memorial of the Korean fight. Unfortunately, I missed the Iwo Jima monument (the one where the guys are pushing the flag up, you know....that's how I described it to the information man, I'm positive it was the first time anyone had so clearly described it to him, with actions included) Now at least I know where it is and will go visit it next time.
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