Washington D.C. blue sky and white Capitol

U.S. capital, center of politics, artificial city : Washington D.C. It is easy to find the way because we can see the Washington Monument of 169 meter high from everywhere. It is called the Capitol Hill around the Capitol but the hill is only 20 to 30 meter high stairs.

The Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Cemetery are in a straight line. And they are within walking distance. But be careful, you can look and think it is close, however, sometimes it is away. It takes more time than expected.

Smithsonian and National Museum and so on are from side to side of green belt. Outside those buildings, there are government office buildings such as the Capitol, White House, Department of Commerce and Justice Department. It is interesting structure. It is artificial town and government city but passing of time adds artificial dull city to historic atmosphere. It is time magic. Green belt is under care for winter and there is fence around it. It makes better situation for me to take photos without people.

Subway is convenient. One time ticket is one dollar and 10 cents and prepaid card system. Amount of the card can be added after usage. Train lines are classified by colors such as yellow or blue. Be careful, different line train comes on same platform. Lights of subway station are a little dark than Japanese subway station, but we feel the security because many children and business people are using it. We took it around 23:00 and there were many passengers in it.

2003/01/01