Washington DC - Innauguation 2009
We took a walk around DC and on the Mall the day before Barack Obama's innauguration to soak up the atmosphere and see the preparations. Then we watched the event from the safety and comfort of our friend Carie's apartment a couple of miles away.
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Crowds, and crowds of vendors, downtown
Walking from Chinatown to the Mall
Massed press
Portapotties at the ready
WWII Memorial
Frozen reflecting pool
Lincoln Memorial
Vietnam Memorial
Barack's new house
The Treasury
Enthusiasm
They think of everything
Partying downtown
Finding space to eat was tough: impromptu table
A comfortable seat
Carie's happy
© Tim Cooke 2003-09
