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Re-visiting big metros on the east coast

 NYC and WDC.  It is always fun to visit places that throb with humans representing the globe's variety.

NYC of course is five boroughs, the most vertically dense and popular being Manhattan.  That it is an island is noteworthy and is sandwiched between two rivers, Hudson on the west and the East river.  

Washington DC also happens to be straddled by two rivers - Potomac and Anacostia.  And both cities are old establishments.

NYC has records going back to Dutch settlements in late 17th century versus the military architect L'Enfant asking President Washington to design the new capital for the Federal Republic in late 18th century.

Both cities have since grown dramatically in population and structures and their cultural diversity.  

Below are views of the landscapes and skylines today.

Popular former President's get classy monuments in the District of Columbia to remember them by -


Obelisk standing 555 ft tall in honor of the first President


Jefferson's memorial is by the pond formed by the Potomac running south


NYC of course is the epicenter of all things America.  From the Statue of Liberty that greets someone coming in by air or water (not many do that) it stands tall as a beacon of friendship and hope.

All of Manhattan glistens day and night providing a shock to the system even if you know its been there and having visited many times.

New spires keep getting added to allow more of our species to get a slice of the big apple.








A personal treat for me was to enjoy visiting some landmarks in the neighboring boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn.








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