I set out on foot from our hotel to explore the downtown area and here are a few observations.
-It's interesting that the DC business world starts quite a bit later than we're used to. The metro stations and sidewalks were full of "suits" hustling to their offices as late as 9:30-10. Maybe their long commutes have something to do with it. Eric told us yesterday that he has a short 45 min commute on the metro so I guess it's all relative.
- The picture of the tents is a big protest area in a park about 3 blocks from the White House. People are camped out and there's lots of chanting, drumming, and marching. Not sure what they're protesting....from the looks of them, I'm not sure they really know either.
- Walked by Franklin School. Can't imagine a school right in the middle of this downtown area. Yesterday, there was a group of uniformed private school kids on the Mall and honestly, it looked like it could have been their gym class. They were playing flag football in a coned off area with adults giving instructions.
- Walked through China Town ( see picture) Strange to see common stores and restaurants where the primary sign is in Chinese and a small secondary one in English.
- Ford's Theater...not much see there. It's surrounded souvenir shops and busloads of kids on field trips.
-One last observation. I hate DC squirrels! This guy literally ran under my foot as I sat on a bench. They have no fear. I do...I squealed a little and moved.
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Yikes, that squirrel does look like it is intent of getting something from you! Were you eating something?
ReplyDeleteI wonder if those protesters are a part of that group "Occupy Wall Street"? At first I thought is was a homeless group, but those tents look pretty nice.
Really sounds like you are making the rounds everywhere. You are using your short stay very well. The kids are anxious to see you. Em was even lobbying to stay up till you got home since there is no school tomorrow. Don't worry, I already said no.
Enjoy the rest of your day and see you tonight.
Mom