US2011 - Chinatown Express

A review that reads “I can’t believe I am giving a Chinese restaurant in D.C. Five Stars, …” caught my attention while walking around Chinatown.

 

 

And since it was almost dinner time, I decided to check out Chinatown Express.

 

 

Although sounding more like a train or bus service, Chinatown Express is a small Chinese restaurant specializing in home-made noodles, dumplings and steamed buns.

 

 

Thus, I went for their “Fresh Noodles made on the Spot with Noodles in Soup and Chicken”.

 

 

While I wouldn’t give Chinatown Express Five Stars for the taste, like most customers, I would probably rate them Five Stars for the value!!

 

 

Chinatown Express
746, 6th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA.
+1 202 638 0425

US2011 - Potomac River Cruise

In order to obtain a different perspective of Washington, D.C., we decided to join a cruise along the Potomac River, the fourth largest river along the Atlantic coast that encapsulates the capital city.

 

 

Departing from the Washington Marina, …

 

 

… disappointingly, there isn’t really much to see during our one hour cruise.

 

 

Other than the Washington Monument that is always visible from any angle, the city’s skyline is pretty much flat.

 

 

Luckily, the tour guide did pointed out to us some interesting buildings. They include the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, …

 

 

… the Presidential Helicopter Base, …

 

 

… Roosevelt Hall (which houses The National War College) at Fort Lesley J. McNair, …

 

 

… and Fort Myer’s 26 Victorian-styled home (also known as General’s Row).

 

 

I guess the most interesting part of the cruise was when a helicopter flew past us.

 

 

And of course, the question that everyone asked was, is that the President inside the Marine One?

US2011 - United States Capitol

Often mistakenly recognised as the White House, the United States Capitol is the meeting place of the United States Congress, the legislature of the federal government of the United States.

 

 

Although it is a meeting place for Congress, the building is not named the Congress Hall (like in Philadelphia).

 

 

Instead, Thomas Jefferson insisted that the legislative building be called the "Capitol", meaning a city on a hill in Latin.

 

 

Thus, the Capitol today sits atop Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall, offering a breathtaking view of the Washington Monument.

 

 

And like most buildings and monuments in Washington, D.C., the Capitol is ranked as one of America's Favourite Architecture.

US2011 - White House

The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States. Completed in 1800, it has been the residence of every U.S. President, except for George Washington.

 

 

Interestingly, the compounds of the White House also consist of a vegetable garden, known as the Kitchen Garden, which yields a constant supply of fresh produce for the First Family and White House events.

 

 

When the Garden project was first started, the First Lady did tell reporters that she would make sure President Obama helped with the weeding. I wonder if that had happened.  :)