I was gone this week because our grade took a trip to Washington, DC for our field trip. It was about a 7-hour bus ride from New York but well worth it. Here are the pics:
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Leaving the school
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Arriving-Capitol Building peaking out
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In front of the capitol
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A nice view of the Washington Monument where you can see the filming of "24" being done on the ground in front of the lake
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The Einstein statue which was a breeding ground for idiots
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Another great view of the monument in front of the vietnam wall
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That V is the entire Vietnam Wall
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Artsy.
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Interviewing a veteran-later that day they read the names of all 58,000 americans who died in honor of Veteran's Day Weekend
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A man crying presumably for his father or grandfather
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There were some pretty cool reefs
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Someone had left a labeled photo of the troop in front of their names which I thought was cool.
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A lot of people had dropped American flags
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Statues of American Soldiers
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This one was of an injured soldier, a nurse, and his friend holding on to him as he presumably died.
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Approaching the Jefferson memorial
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Inside the Jefferson memorial
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Within the Franklin Roosevelt memorial which was a really cool place
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Walking next to the capitol as we prepared for our tour.
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The Chief Justice chambers within the capitol
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Grand Chandelier in the Capitol Rotunda
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George Washington's original Home at Mount Vernon
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Approaching the Lincoln Memorial
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A really surprisingly clear shot of the statue considering no one else could get a decent shot
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A night time picture of the Washington Monument and its reflection with the red Landing lights on top.
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The World War Two Memorial, which was probably my favorite of the trip. In the background you can see the pedestals of which there is one for each U.S. Territory. It was beautiful.
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The conclusion to the trip-the tomb of the unknown soldiers. It is where three unidentified soldiers from World War One, World War Two, and the Vietnam War are buried to represent all of the unidentified bodies out there. It is one of the most solidly guarded places in America. It is guarded 24/7, 365 days a year. We were there to catch the "Changing of the Guard" where a new guard comes to replace the current one and is inspected for about 10 minutes from his shoe shine to the cleanness of his gun. If he is not meticulous, he may not stand guard. It is one of the highest honors in the military.
Just thought I'd share.
Sorry, the pics are too big so you'll have to click "open in new tab" or whatever to view them :'(
That is a very sexy city.
Ugh. I hate Washington. Every time my relatives come over, they want to go to Gettysburg and Washington.
Bores the shit out of me... Except when we went after the spy museum opened
Boring state, even more boring city. I know it's historical and everything, but that kind of stuff doesn't intrest me
All I see is this mango
We never got to go DC when I was in 8th grade. :'(
Looks really awesome. Great photos also.
lol
Why didn't you carry out the bombing? :|
Neat, I went there in 8th grade. I also saw the Lincoln Memorial and the WWII memorial at night. psyduck;
isn't it clean there
Quote from: Miss Freaking Pyrate on November 10, 2007, 08:37:08 PM
Neat, I went there in 8th grade. I also saw the Lincoln Memorial and the WWII memorial at night. psyduck;
isn't it clean there
No, no it's not.
And traffic sucks.
Quote from: Pelelol on November 10, 2007, 08:35:35 PM
Boring state, even more boring city. I know it's historical and everything, but that kind of stuff doesn't intrest me
Still Fun to visit.
@Sand Nigger: I'm not in 8th grade.
Quote from: Your Posting Rival on November 10, 2007, 08:38:15 PM
No, no it's not.
And traffic sucks.
Well, maybe it's just because my town is covered with fecal matter, but when I was there, I was like, "wtf clean city."
Quote from: Miss Freaking Pyrate on November 10, 2007, 08:37:08 PM
Neat, I went there in 8th grade. I also saw the Lincoln Memorial and the WWII memorial at night. psyduck;
isn't it clean there
the WWII memorial is magnificent at night.
Awesome. I've been there a few times, but only with the school in 6th or 7th grade. I love that place. caterpie;
Quote from: NINTENDUDE312 on November 10, 2007, 08:40:32 PM
Awesome. I've been there a few times, but only with the school in 6th or 7th grade. I love that place. caterpie;
You need to get out more
I've never been out of state.
Is it beautiful?
Title, what school do you go to? psyduck;
Quote from: Classic on November 10, 2007, 08:43:57 PM
I've never been out of state.
Is it beautiful?
Dirty
Traffic sucks
Gets boring after 2nd visit
I guess it is kinda picturesque though
Quote from: Thief888 on November 10, 2007, 08:45:38 PM
Title, what school do you go to? psyduck;
Raeburn High School on 57th
Um yeah I live there whats your point.
Quote from: Your Posting Rival on November 10, 2007, 08:45:57 PM
Dirty
Traffic sucks
Gets boring after 2nd visit
I guess it is kinda picturesque though
Yeah, I pretty much hate the shit out of it too.
DC was last year for us. Didn't go. Going to New York if I can, though.
New York kicks Washington's ass.
Quote from: Houdini on November 10, 2007, 10:59:21 PM
New York kicks Washington's ass.
holy shit yes
washington felt really sketchy like the people were caught in between being northern and southern
i like the new york atmosphere much more
Quote from: Joba Chamberlain on November 11, 2007, 10:21:03 AM
holy shit yes
washington felt really sketchy like the people were caught in between being northern and southern
i like the new york atmosphere much more
more like a bunch of old people looknig at shit thats over 100 years old
New York is for living, not for visiting, idiots.
Great pictures.
I haven't been there since 5th grade with my parents.