Constitution Gardens, Circle of Remembrance

One of our favorite places to take a morning walk in DC is Constitution Gardens. It doesn’t appear to be a destination for tourists as it’s always quite serene with little foot traffic. And January is always a great month to visit just about anywhere in town. We drove in on Monday and parked at the Tidal Basin - another spot that’s always great as long as it’s not cherry blossom time. We then walked by the Washington Monument, past the WWII Memorial and on to the gardens. There is a new memorial of sorts called “a Prayer for the Nation” located in the circle of remembrance along the way. They are the words Roosevelt spoke on D Day in 1944. I remember seeing the area being worked on last year and apparently it will be dedicated some time this year. There were a lot of ducks floating and flapping about and probably building nests in the grassy areas. I was also trying to find some options for the weekly photo challenge that calls for “black and white” as the subject. It was very cloudy which usually makes for interesting scenes and reflections on the water. But I think the water photos are more beautiful in color which is what I prefer. There is a little island where the water foul tend to hang out. The area was a lot less woodsy in the winter months. There was a single individual working on his laptop and totally undisturbed by our presence. It was an absolutely beautiful day for a walk. We are very fortunate to have these choices just a short drive from where we now live. It’s hard to believe that we moved to Capitol Hill seventeen years ago. Where did the time go?