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Diana Schwenk, life, living in the moment, sightseeing, Travel, United States of America, Washington DC
On Thursday, August 31st, I boarded a plane for Washington, DC via Toronto, with Board Chair of Oxford House Foundation, Debra Johnstone, to attend the 19th Oxford House World Convention.
It was both inspiring and educational! While there, Debra and I took the opportunity to tour the National Mall. I have to say that the White House is smaller than I imagined it would be, but just as guarded as I had imagined. And the Lincoln Memorial which I have always wanted to visit, was grander than I’d ever imagined. In total we walked about 13km, and believe me, I was feeling it the next day!
Here are some photos I took at the National Mall and around our hotel.
If you would like to see a video of my finger and a group of people gathered to support and defend DACA, play the video below.
~ HUMP DAY CHRONICLES ~
talktodiana 
Great pic Diana
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Thank you so much! ♡
Diana xo
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So glad you appreciated its beauty, Diana, no matter what you hear…lol. We lived just north of DC in Maryland for 4 years, spent a lot of time taking friends there, and you’re so right…it is a place for walking. If you ever get back…go to the Smithsonian, you can spend days there and not see it all. Glad that you were treated kindly. And those protests…even in good times, there is always something going on there.
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I wanted to see the Smithsonian, just not enough time Colleen! 😦
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I loved Washington DC. Was there in the spring over 20 years ago for 2 days. I must have visited over 4 different national museums and galleries. Plus monuments.
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Tons of museums there, Jean. Didn’t have time for even one!
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Enjoy the rest of your time there, Diana
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Thanks for bringing back good memories of my stay in Washington DC so many things to see and do. Its been a few years now looks like you had an amazing time Diana
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Great photos! Next time come to NYC and we can meet up!
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I thought about you and others too, but my trip was mostly business and I had to get back to work, Lisa. How far is N.Y. from DC? ♡
Diana xo
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Welcome to America Diana! I hope you were greeted with the kindness ! 🙂
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Thank you Colleen, I have always been treated kindly in the US! ❤
Diana xo
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That is good to hear. 🙂
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Looks like fun! 💚
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The moving convention, coupled with the beautiful sites of the city, made for a wonderful experience, Karen! ❤
Diana xo
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Welcome to the U.S.A. and always welcomed back Diana. Some pretty impressive tour sites. Glad you enjoyed your visit.
-Alan
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Aww thank you so much Alan! I always feel welcome when I venture to the US. ❤
Diana xo
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It looks like you missed the swamp. But welcome to one of our great cities.
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Thanks so much Don! What swamp? ❤
Diana xo
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The swamp Donald Trump is sposed to drain.
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Wow you walked a lot…. but that is what you do when you are in another town. I walked 15 km in Barcelona in August and slept extremely well afterwards…. The pictures are great. Someone else mentioned to me that the White House seems smaller than they imagined… obviously it is. 🙂 Good to see so much !
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True, one does walk more when being a tourist! Ever heard of that 800 mile pilgrimage they do in Spain??? People go for months and stay at hostels. ❤
Diana xo
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My friend did a weeks pilgrimage in Spain, she enjoyed it. I try to walk 8000 steps each day, that is only 6 km though. Walking is good, we sit too much ( me at work) so it is good to walk , and saves petrol in the car. 🙂
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Agreed!
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Great pics Diana — of a great city. I visited years ago and was impressed! ❤
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YES Louise, lots of beautiful buildings! ♡
Diana xo
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Great pics, Diana! Looks like you had an amazing trip. 😍
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Thanks Jennifer, I learned I am getting out of shape! ♡
Diana xo
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