Blogging at Gate D22

We went to the Holocaust Museum today during our free time. I have been to the institution on many occasions and yet, the exhibits never lose their poignancy or weight. Also, the abundance of information offers something new- whether it be an insight or fact previously unknown- even on the 10th or 11th visit. We spent about two hours there before we went to the White House, and though I would have loved to make it to the FDR Memorial, the HM demands your attention and specific kind of measured contemplation as you walk through. I also enjoyed bearing witness to the reactions of my friends and the discussion during the walk to Pennsylvania Ave.

These are the stairs from the final exhibit. I really enjoy the architecture of this museum - how they mimicked the authoritarian and mechanical feel.

Hall of Remembrance

As I am writing this, we are waiting for a new plane to arrive from Charlotte. As you can see, we are pretty equipped for the delay! Laptop, books and conversation :)