Grutz says, "Who needs Westminster Abby when you've got this?"

A photo montage of our visit to one of our favorite places, The National Cathedral.  Enjoy!

The Cathedral rivals any I've visited in Europe.

If you visit at the right time, the light streams through the windows.  Alas, this was not that time.  Notice the state flags.

Can you find your state seal?  Try real hard!

Ohio......

.....and Iowa.

Can you identify the historical or religious events/people in this window?

Viewing the Cathedral on our way to the garden.

Ahhh, the garden!  Though the roses were not blooming yet, the herbs were in all their glory.  Carleen discovered an apple scented basil plant!

The lovely Carleen!

Splendid, no?

Carleen striking a pose. (Ed. note: I did not ask her to strike said pose.)

Tulips and ancient artifacts.

So there is a quick photo essay on the National Cathedral.  We're so fortunate that Nana lives only a few blocks away.  This has become a regular visit for us while in DC.  Up next, Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens!  Get ready to get your food-heiress' palatial estate freak on!

B-day on Friday.
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and big band leader, Ellington wrote over 1,000 compositions. In the words of Bob Blumenthal of The Boston Globe "In the century since his birth, there has been no greater composer, American or otherwise, than Edward Kennedy Ellington. (Wikipedia)