Probably the highlight of yesterday was the opportunity to sit in on the daily press briefing at the White House. Of course, the journalist in me wanted to be throwing questions at Dana Perino about the latest goings-on in the Bush White House. I instead refrained and sat in awe. I had the opportunity to sit down with a couple of students at yesterday's conclusion. I still need to do a quick edit on the audio, but I will plan to post the audio reports by tomorrow. Also, I took pictures at the press briefing, etc. that are on a camera that seems to have misplaced itself. So, until (I'm being optimistic) I find the camera ... those pictures will have to wait.
We continued our busy day with a visit to The American Interest, a political magazine that publishes six times a year. We sat down with Editor Adam Garfinkel and discussed a variety of topics: the 2008 presidential race, the war in Iraq and the hyper irrelevancy of the mainstream media. The discourse was intense as the long time journalist and former speechwriter for the Secretary of State navigated the depths of his mind and experiences.
Last night, we took a stroll down to Washington Harbor and Georgetown. Really happening places with shopping and restaurants galore.
Feet are blistered, shoulders are burned and minds are being expanded.

Lizeth Chacon records the view looking towards the U.S. Capital building

View from the Old Post Office observation deck.

The Old Post Office

Fountain in Washington Harbor
1 comment:
I agree with the feeling of smallness. The architecture of the city, especially in and around the National Mall isn’t done justice in magazines and on television: you have to be there to get the sense of weight and vast resources that D.C. is designed to impart to both it's citizens and visiting dignitaries.
Hope you find that camera… :-)
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