Congressional Cemetery

We visited here one time when we first moved to DC.  In fact, our daughter in law has roots in DC and her grandparents are buried here. But the reason we came to Congressional Cemetery today was to explore dog walking options. It is known for it's thirty three acres completed enclosed by high fences - the perfect dog run in an urban environment. Our friend lives somewhat near the place and has an annual membership that allows her to wall her dog there. Apparently there is a long waiting list. It would be a far distance  for us to take a pooch, and we are hoping for closer in options. But while we were there, we had an opportunity to get in a good walk on a delightfully sunny afternoon with some spring freshness. We checked out some of the more well known inhabitants there including John Phillip Sousa, Matthew Brady, and J. Edgar Hoover. The DC jail sits right next to the place. The groundskeeper unlocked the chapel door... they used to slide the coffin in a side door, and slide it out the other side. The chapel holds up to ninety people. One of the more interesting stones had an epitaph written by a gay military man. We saw a few dog walkers but apparently they prefer the mornings and evenings more. We stopped in the main office and inquired about the cost of internment - starting around $4,000 on the lower east side to $8,000 on the "higher ground." It was am interesting walk to say the least. It kinda reminds you to appreciate every day as it comes - sort of sad, spooky, and inspirational all at the same time. Maybe the tennis court with the high fence down the block will do.