Washington DC: National Cathedral

 Washington National Cathedral sits in north-west DC on Wisconsin Avenue.  It is the site of many national events like funerals and weddings.  Additionally though, the Cathedral has beautiful grounds of gardens and fields that the community leverages for running around with children, having a picnic and getting some of DC's summer sun.  

The Cathedral was damaged significantly by the earthquake in August 2011 and has been fundraising still for restoration from the damage.  More information can be found here:  https://cathedral.org/architecture/earthquake/ 

I was able to be part of a group to climb to the top of the Cathedral up the rickety steps.  I'm not normally afraid of heights, but the open space and rickety steps definitely made me pause.  Below are images of the view from looking out of the top of the Cathedral.  

Washington DC: Flower Mart Festival

 The Flower Mart festival happens every year at the Washington National Cathedral since 1939.  The festival is filled with music, stalls, food, dancing and of course, flowers.  Below are some images of the beautiful Bhangra dancers that brought color and energy to the event.  

Washington DC: Carny at the Cathedral

 The Flower Mart festival at the National Cathedral happens annually since 1939 and is filled with stalls, music and flowers.  Below is one of the more creative characters from the festival.  

Washington DC: Kids and Ice Cream

 What is more fun for a kid on a warm day in DC than an ice cream truck.  Yummy!