Farragut West Metro Morning in Washington DC means getting a ride on the Metro.

Regular Metro riders are somewhat particular people.  On the Orange line people like to read, sleep and listen to their music.  Sleeping is most popular in the morning. Everyone has a special way to make sure they awake for their stop.  In the evening reading is the main activity. At any time, talking should be limited and unheard.  Since the phones don't work well underground, this is not much of a problem.

Regular riders do not try to figure out what the driver is saying on the public address system.  This is only for tourists.  Regular riders have their special spots on the train that will land them near the station stairways.  Regular riders know how to use the escalators, at least when they are working.  Regular riders know that even though the Metro has the highest concentration of single people in the world, the Metro is not a pick-up location.

Once in a while the Metro breaks down. This will somewhat delay your commute. It mostly only happens if you are in a hurry.  I was on a car once that caught fire.  if it happens to you, try to get off at the next stop, the driver might not notice the problem.

Welcome to the Metro.

Lincoln Memorial

The best time to visit the Lincoln Memorial is at dawn.  This is about the only time of day when there are not vast numbers of tourists and it is possible to experience the memorial as it is intended; with peace and reverence.  Runners like to climb the steps after running along the National Mall.  Some days you will see soldiers with full packs using the base of the LIncoln statue as a way point.    Standing in front of the statue is a clear view of the Washington Monument and the reflecting pond.  

As you wait for sunrise, it is possible to reflect on all of the historic events that have taken place. Countless demonstrations. The Martin Luther King speech will immediately come to mind.  Perhaps you will remember the days that Nixon talked to anti-war demonstrators, or some other demonstration held at this spot.

As the sunrises it will bring light to the statue.  Now it is time to move on as the tourists will not be far behind.