Sunday 4th February, after a good nights sleep and a hearty breakfast we set off out today with several layers of clothing on, including our thermals and fleeces. We'd decided to walk round the Tidal Basin and take in the Roosevelt and Jefferson Memorials. It was a very scenic circular walk, which constantly afforded us brilliant views and reflections. Both the memorials were geocaches and we also gathered a few benchmarks along the way. Caesar was very glad of the opportunity to run freely off the lead in a few places too.

Phwaaaar, the water looked freezing, and at times we came across frozen fountains and pools. We visited every gift shop in the memorials, mainly as they had heaters ;o)

The really striking thing about Washington DC is the accessability of all the public buildings, it is a pleasure to sightsee here ... although I did spot one naughty today ... a sign at The Washington Monument said "No Pets (except Guide Dogs)". I seem to remember noticing this last year too, about time the National Parks Service got up to speed!

Here's a selection of photos from today.




















Karen with The Washington Monument in the background
















Caesar at the Roosevelt Memorial















Wheelchairs have moved on some since Roosevelts' time!















It was cccccccccold today!




















Karen has an eye for a good picture!




















At the top of the Jefferson Memorial