Malini and David awoke and sped out the door to get down to the Mall to begin their preselected walking tour. Their guide, Tim, a
DC By Foot tourguide, greeted them at the appointed corner. The tour was a free tour open to anyone (the guides work for tips), and Malini and David quickly scoped out the other tourers to see who they would befriend and who to avoid. The guide was a fun guy, a former high school teacher and guidance counselor who had a seemingly endless knowledge of the area. As we walked he pointed out the big things that we were seeing, plus giving little anecdotes. For example, we learned that Constitution Avenue, which is on the north side of the Mall, used to be a canal that was really smelly and stunk up the White House. Another
story that was very memorable to David (though Malini must have been daydreaming because she doesn't remember this) was about one of the early presidents who awoke every morning at 6am, walked down to the Potomic, and went for a naked swim! Clearly, these were different times. The two hour tour was wonderful on account of the fun guide, the perfect weather, and the beauty that is DC.
Malini and David awoke and sped out the door to get down to the Mall to begin their preselected walking tour. Their guide, Tim, a DC By Foot tourguide, greeted them at the appointed corner. The tour was a free tour open to anyone (the guides work for tips), and Malini and David quickly scoped out the other tourers to see who they would befriend and who to avoid. The guide was a fun guy, a former high school teacher and guidance counselor who had a seemingly endless knowledge of the area. As we walked he pointed out the big things that we were seeing, plus giving little anecdotes. For example, we learned that Constitution Avenue, which is on the north side of the Mall, used to be a canal that was really smelly and stunk up the White House. Another story that was very memorable to David (though Malini must have been daydreaming because she doesn't remember this) was about one of the early presidents who awoke every morning at 6am, walked down to the Potomic, and went for a naked swim! Clearly, these were different times. The two hour tour was wonderful on account of the fun guide, the perfect weather, and the beauty that is DC.
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