Pictures

I know what you're thinking . . . an entry TWO days in a row?!? Shocking! :) I went back to the city today to tour the Capitol. It was nice to see, but there were NO Christmas decorations!! What in the world?!? The paintings & murals were beautiful. I can't imagine being that talented & creative. After I left the Capitol, I walked around downtown for a few hours - until my feet could take no more. A word to the wise, when you come up here to visit/tour, go for COMFORTABLE shoes as opposed to cute shoes!! :) I did get some pictures of the Capitol Christmas Tree, which stands on the side of the building facing the Mall. I then walked down Pennsylvania Ave. to get pictures of the outside of the White House & the National Christmas Trees. I hope you enjoy the pictures. :) The top picture is self explanatory. The second picture is of the "Texas Tree", which is one of 50+ little trees surrounding the National Christmas Tree - one for every state & some provinces. The last picture is the National Christmas Tree. If you look closely, you can see the train tracks circling the bottom of the tree. There are also about 5 little villages on the ground all around the tree with trains that run. As you visit this area, which is located between the White House & the Washington Monument, you get to listen to the continuously playing Christmas music! Also, they constantly have a "Yule Log" burning so you not only get the smell of pine, but also the smell of a fire burning. All you need to finish the scene off is a cup of apple cider! :)