East Coast Part 1: To “The Other Washington”

Where I live, we refer to Washington DC as “the other Washington.” I’m not sure if that’s meant as a compliment or not. Anyhow, Lisa’s work and mine conspired to have us both on the East Coast this week, so we arranged to fly together so we could enjoy the weekends together even though our work required us to be in different cities.

Last night, we took the 4½-hour flight from Seattle to Washington.

above Palos Park, Illinois

We arrived later in the afternoon so there was just time for a quick tour of the Capitol Hill neighborhood before seeing about dinner.

Escalators leading up from the Capitol South Metro subway station. · Capitol South Metro Station, Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia

A black wrought-iron staircase leading to a building with a yellow door. · Washington, District of Columbia

I had a little time for a walking tour of the Capitol area this morning before heading out from Washington.

A single red scooter sits on the sidewalk in front of the US Capitol building. · Washington, District of Columbia

An airplane flies behind the Washington Monument on a clear day. · Washington Monument, Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia