Washington DC

If you ask someone if they know Washington DC, they'll probably just shrug, point to the top right spot on the map of USA and say , "The capital city of  the USA, right?"

But do we actually know the city as well as we let on?

Think again...............

Under the picturesque and quaint facade, Washington DC is home to more spies than any other city on earth!

Washington DC is home to the White House.The white house is 1700's mansion which resembles a cross between a bungalow and a palace. A row of brightly hued tulips are artfully arranged in an arch around the central fountain.Overall the effect is quite blinding so I suggest keeping a pair of sunglasses handy(kidding).

A six minute drive away or a 26 minute walk away(I wouldn't recommend that unless you are worried about your waist size;)is the Lincoln memorial.I know being in a ginormous hall with 30 feet tall statue glowering down at you doesn't appeal to anyone but the air of authority around the majestic statue makes you think twice about it.You can almost feel yourself transported to the past when Abraham Lincoln first made the declaration that changed America forever....

Opposite to the reflecting  pool is the obelisk (though opposite depends on the side your standing on J) The obelisk is a 555 – foot long shaft completed by Army Corps of Engineers. It is an exquisite sight and the beauty is doubled when it is reflected in the pool.

The United States Capitol is among the most symbolically important and architecturally impressive buildings in the nation. It has housed the meeting chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate for two centuries. 

The Jefferson memorial stands at the end of the tidal pool and all around the edge of the water are cherry trees - a gift from Japan. The Sakurai(the cherry blossom) are Washington's biggest attraction when they flower surrounding the basin with what looks like a giant cloud of cotton candy.

Last of my list but not Washington’s is …………………… you guessed it ! The spy museum!

I thought it was a dead giveaway.

There are so many real artifacts which really are must see and information which is just mind boggling. You will see the same man looking like a hippie, an aristocrat, the ice cream man ……

All because of simple yet effective disguises.

To make it even better, there is a network of secret tunnels above for spy practice (and eavesdropping)……………………………………….

Though you’re going to be worn out at the end of the day by walking, it is totally worth it! I just have two more tips for you:
Number 1 - Never miss you bus or you'll be stranded for a very long and boring 30 minutes.
Number 2 - Bring along a tube of cramp relief medicine with you.

Washington is a place where history mixes with the modern to create a beautiful, contemporary scenery.