A Sight to See

This is my first trip to DC. I’m not sure if those that have visited before were as taken by the city as me, but I doubt anyone would deny that our nation’s capital is absolutely AMAZING. The buildings were immaculate in the early morning light. The reflective glass and metal of the buildings made the city seem more like a movie set. The Potomac River, frozen over in most spots, along with the bare tree branches were the perfect back drop for our crisp winter day.

The city seemed so calm and peaceful at 7 AM. I awoke to us driving under elaborate bridges and underpasses searching for the perfect location to enter the National Mall. As we stepped off the bus, the excitement overtook us. In a few (well, maybe more than a few) hours we would be watching the “We Are One” Lincoln Memorial concert!

I knew that millions of people were expected to show up for the inaugural events, but to see so many individuals of so many different ethnicities, backgrounds, and ages come together to celebrate our country and its future was truly a sight to see! The lines rounded corners and wrapped back around allowing the end of the line to greet the beginning. Surprisingly, it didn’t take long to enter the space.

We visited and took pictures of the monuments. Although we were surrounded by famous, historic structures, it was more interesting to watch the group and the interactions among the individuals. IT WAS COLD! After an hour of outdoor activities, I was sure that I would be leaving with less toes then I arrived with. Yet, perhaps out of a sense of survival, we huddled up to share warmth and ended up playing rounds of games with one another. Today’s events gave us not only a sense of historic perspective, but a feeling of unity and camaraderie within the group.