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Welcome From Washington D.C.! The Washington Monument

The Washington monument is a monumental structure in the heart of the National Mall in Washington D.C. It stands 555 feet, 5 1/8 inches tall (Who measures that precisely?) and was the tallest structure in the world until the Eiffel Tower was completed in Paris. It took 30 years to build not because of its size, but because of budget and funding problems and then there was the little matter of the American Civil War. It officially opened to the public in 1888. To this day it remains the tallest stone obelisk structure in the world. We didn't get to go in. If you want to go in you have to get there at about 6am and stand in line to get tickets for later that day. No-one wanted to get up that early to stand in line to go up to the top to fight with hundreds of others to look out of the tiny windows. It was a beautiful day and we did lots of walking until our legs gave out. Be sure to stay tuned for more post cards from Washington DC.Everyone just has to get in the act. Wait a minute...This person looks familiar. It's my wife, Carmen! She obviously doesn't appreciate my art.As you can clearly see, I am still having trouble taking pictures with an i-phone. It is not the easiest thing to do. I am looking forward to the next generation when they will have two camera!