After arriving in D.C. and getting checked into the Comfort Inn Landmark Hotel in south western Alexandria, we got on the "Metro" subway and headed downtown to the Mall. We arrived on the Mall about 6:30, only about 5 block walk from the Subway station. There was a security check to get to the Mall, after that, we didn't see much security.
As it started to get darker, the Capitol and the Washington Monument where spectacular. We did have a little rain, needed to buy a couple small unbrellas as our 5 two ounce plastic ponchos didn't keep us ALL dry. There was estimated up to 750,000 people in attendance. Didn't seem like that much where we were until we had to get on the Metro subway returning. Wow. Crunched for almost two hours before getting on the Metro and then REALLY SQUEAZED - JUST AS ANNA.
The Fireworks were fabulous (my picture taking not so fabulous). But from where we were sitting / standing - the Washington Monument was the frontdrop for all the fireworks. The finale was AWESOME - BREATH TAKING - not describable with words - we got it on video tape. I doubt the kids, or Beth and I, will ever forget it! Thanks be to God!
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