[CUFS_Ticket to America_Essay] Making an itinerary of travelling Washington D.C.

I would like to visit Washington D.C. again. Because my aunt lives in Virginia, the time of my first visit to U.S. could easily include the city of George Washington. Unfortunately, however, it was only a one-day tour that later I felt an urge to look the city around thoroughly.

For transportation, I will use the METRO. This fast-moving ride is still in a good memory of mine for its pedestrian-friendly and neat atmosphere compared to New York subway.

My new itinerary will have Smithsonian Museum again. I remember how amazing it was to see Smithsonian institutions have a vast amount of displays in many subjects, which is I feel I should aside one day fully only for Smithsonian.

The next place I want to visit again is Korean War Veterans Memorial. My uncle, who spent most of his lifetime working an officer for Pentagon, told me that it is crucial for us never to forget the veterans’ sacrifice for those who they had not seen ever before – the South Korea people. I think revisiting the Memorial will be a good chance to remind me of the importance of Korea-U.S. relations as the closest of allies.

I would grab half smokes at Ben’s Chili Bowl, which is I’ve never done during the trip. As the hotdog store usually has its franchises near in the area of National Mall, it is the best bet to drop by it on the way to Smithsonian.

Washington D.C. is also the city of Duke Ellington, one of the greatest jazz musicians in jazz history. He even had his band named ‘the Washingtonians’. Just this fact is enough for me to visit Blues Alley, where I can be offered live that is reminiscent of the 1920’ and 30’s jazz.