End of my first week

I have used this past week to unpack and get adjusted to the city. It was nice not having to rush right into work, but first get acquainted with the city before the craziness of Inauguration begins. I have spent the last few days being a complete tourist. We did the Capital tour then walked to the White House. Saw the Washington Monument and World War II memorial another day and then walked along the reflecting pool to the Lincoln Memorial. We also went to the National Air and Space Museum.

(my first meal I cooked in my apartment. It was pasta..fancy, I know)

While walking all over the city, I realized a lot of things I love about DC.

1. The layout of DC is innovative and the best I have ever seen. The fact that from the Washington Monument you can see the White House in one direction, the Capital in another and the Lincoln Memorial in another is breathtaking. From all points in the city, I feel like you can see other historical monuments, things explaining a little bit more about the history of the US.
2. I love the metro system. It is efficient and can take you most places. It runs on time and I don’t understand why one would not take it.
3. I love that most museums are free in the City. They want you to visit them and learn from the exhibits. Since funded by the government, it is not about making money, but making sure people learn. There is something most corporations can learn from.

**Make sure to check out my photos from this week. On http://gallery.me.com/kgannon#100017.