Arriving in this place is like a child finally getting to visit the Toy shop she's been long promised - the suspense has been overwhelming and more than anything one wants to do everything now, this minute IMMEDIATELY! But when I finally relaxed I gained a sense of what it is all about....I feel the essence of Washington is that around every corner exists a story - either a monument, a building or indeed as in the case with Arlington, a resing place for thousands of Americans. It's a capital worthy of the name Capital city...the area surrounding the "Mall" is like a reflection of the nation in so many ways, with it's governmental institutions, monuments and commomerations. It is reflected in the reverance that U.S. citizens have for this place. I believe it shows the depth of feeling of people for this nation, perhaps a deeper patriotism than I've felt from any country's citizens  toward their country, that is the ones I've had the priviledge to visit.

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