To Walk, To Jog, To Bicycle
Hearty locals jog, powerwalk and bicycle the Mall's gravelly track's perimeter. Softball, frisbee, touch football and kite-flying consume the grassy part of the Mall when its not covered by festival tents or protestors.
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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origin... [read more]
Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origin... [read more] Blog: Walking The National Mall Part I
Date: May 4th 2006
The National Mall in Washington DC divides into two parts. The East Mall runs a mile down a tree-lined esplanade bordered by flowery gardens from Capitol Hill to 15th Street. The East Mall is where the museums are, plus other more subtle pleasures of this large open space in the middle the nation’s capital. The West Mall starts where the East Mall stops at 15th Street and flows down to the Potom ... read more
Date: May 4th 2006
The National Mall in Washington DC divides into two parts. The East Mall runs a mile down a tree-lined esplanade bordered by flowery gardens from Capitol Hill to 15th Street. The East Mall is where the museums are, plus other more subtle pleasures of this large open space in the middle the nation’s capital. The West Mall starts where the East Mall stops at 15th Street and flows down to the Potom ... read more
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A retired educator, now a writer and world traveler, passionate for the open road. Trying to go everywhere, wanting to meet all the peoples of the world, hoping that I have enough time left. A pacifist and a global citizen, I walk gently and mindfully wherever I go. I will soon begin a zigzag round-the-world-adventure.... full info
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Look who typed in your Vietnamese university and found your ?blog?. I've never seen one before. Do you guess still own your house out in Haslette or wherever? Don I am ready for the one million slides you promised. We may need multiple days! When you coming home?
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