Initiated around 1793, the core building of The Capitol (Washington D.C) construction took 33 years. It was interesting to learn that the current dome of the capitol building was actually the second one. The original wooden dome was subsequently replaced as a precaution for fire. Today it stands as the meeting place of the nation's legislature. The Capitol also houses an important collection of American art, and it is an architectural achievement in its own right. The several blocks from Washington memorial to the capitol building houses the various Smithsonian museums and is a great place to take a walk !
Don’t judge a book by it’s cover And never judge a day by it’s weather This particular Saturday started with showers all around. It was a tough choice to decide between lazing the afternoon with family in the couch vs driving couple of hours and taking a hike. It was tempting to decide, it was not worth it due to rain, especially since it involved a hike. ClearOutside showed a small break in weather. Am glad I gambled to take the risk, at the end it really paid off :) Though I did get wet, the rain added to the volume of the cascade and the rolling fog made the day ! Generally, worse the weather & lower the probability of getting a shot, the better it turns out to be :)
Kanyakumari , the southern most tip of Incredible India, is well known for a handful of things - The Vivekananda Rock, Thiruvaluvar statue, the small fishing colony, Devi Kanyakumari amman temple on one end and Our lady Church on the other. But it all comes together during sunrise, when everyone gathers by the coast to witness the dynamic colors :)
