If this is the Mall, where are all the stores?


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Published: November 1st 2006
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Visiting Washington, D.C. is simply a journey that satisfies a history buff like myself. I’ve read and learned so much about DC, and I’m confident to say that almost every major US histories can be traced to the nation’s capital. Here, you will find countless monuments, memorials and grand architecture achivements, important sites and designs, including fine art collections, painting masterp... Read Full Entry



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the National Mall looking westthe National Mall looking west
the National Mall looking west

The WWII Memorial, reflection pool and the Lincoln Memorial forming a strong axis along the National Mall.
the National Mall, looking eastthe National Mall, looking east
the National Mall, looking east

The Smithsonian Castle and the US Capitol. Not too symmetrical, really.
The White HouseThe White House
The White House

This is the clearest view of the White House. A little bit closer, a series of Army is ready to shoot you down.
Washington MonumentWashington Monument
Washington Monument

A picture perfect.
Washington Monument reflectionWashington Monument reflection
Washington Monument reflection

A contemplation of what is wrong with the nation.
Peaceful Vietnam Veteran War MemorialPeaceful Vietnam Veteran War Memorial
Peaceful Vietnam Veteran War Memorial

Time for a contemplation and reflection.
Vietnam Veterans War MemorialVietnam Veterans War Memorial
Vietnam Veterans War Memorial

The more traditional memorial for the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial, try to justify the design's controversy.
Lincoln MemorialLincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial

Reflection pool and Lincoln Memorial, the site of many demonstrations, events, and rally.
Lincoln MemorialLincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial

A symmetrical Greek temple design Lincoln Memorial, with the big statue of Abraham Lincoln inside.
Chillin'Chillin'
Chillin'

Ah, Mr Lincoln is sitting in his chair, looking at the grand view of Washington Monument right in front of him.
Korean Veterans War MemorialKorean Veterans War Memorial
Korean Veterans War Memorial

Bigger than life statues, somewhat creepy at night.
Fala the dogFala the dog
Fala the dog

Me, Cy and Fala (Franklin D. Roosevelt's faithful dog) at the FDR Memorial.
Work work workWork work work
Work work work

A pretty sad line for job during the Big Depression era. FDR Memorial.
Jefferson MemorialJefferson Memorial
Jefferson Memorial

Did I tell you how close the Ronald Reagan National Airport is from the National Mall?
US Holocaust Memorial MuseumUS Holocaust Memorial Museum
US Holocaust Memorial Museum

A pretty depressing place to explore.



1st November 2006

the indonesian embassy
thx 2 u, Hal.Gue jg surprise ngeliatnya.mending di jual n uangnya mungkin bisa nutupin sedikit utang negara yg katanya banyak banget, (tp ko ga keliatan yah, mengingat megahnya embassy)
3rd November 2006

MISS miss
Great Job, CY! Nice picture! BTW, I hate the weather here:(

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