I’m an American. I have traveled over all of Europe and I believe Washington DC is the most beautiful and awe inspiring capital in the world. If I get to Asia that may change but I don’t think so. Compliments to Pierre Charles L'Enfant. Love your videos, Shaun. I am over half Scottish and went to Scotland over 30 years ago (in July) and almost froze to death. Maybe that is why my family ended up in the American South. We’ve been in Louisiana since just after the Louisiana Purchase. I really enjoyed your NOLA videos.
As a National Park Ranger who once worked in Washington DC, working at the sites on the National Mall I always felt honored and humbled to be there. Next time you come, please give a heads up notice. There are many little known places around there that tell the other profound stories that help define the many chapters of the American Legacy. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and wonderment. 🇺🇸🏴
Seeing the Lincoln memorial at night is indeed awe-inspiring. My family (wife, daughter, mother) went there one cold December night in 1989; it was snowy and wet and *NO ONE* but us was there. We had the memorial and President Lincoln to ourselves, and were able to experience it without the wittering and whining of families and school groups to interfere with its feeling.
DC is where this country girl learned to ride the subway. I enjoyed visiting monuments and historic sites, especially the war memorials. My brother was a Vietnam War veteran. It's a religious experience walking that wall.
It's funny that you say our monuments and statues are so amazing, and I agree, but at this very moment I am in your fantastic city of Edinburgh and I say the exact same thing about your monuments, statues and castles! I love Scotland ❤
Redding Terminal Market in Philadelphia is a huge foodie place. Amish farmers come and sell lots of good food. The City Tavern in Philadelphia is an experience eating American Revolution era food in a tavern atmosphere of the time.
Did you visit any of the Smithsonian? The buildings between the Washington Monument and the Capitol Building (the "Mall") are each a separate museum, and each is worth the time if a visitor has the time.
I think most people who have not actually been to DC don't understand the large scale of the open spaces on and along the mall. It's vast and breathtaking and, in my experience, even transcends the vistas in the European cities I have visited such as London and Paris. It is not like any other city in North America that I am aware of. It was designed and built to be unique.
Did you see The Smithsonian? When I was younger we used to go there every Summer to visit my Mom’s family and my Dad’s Mother. (My Dad died when I was 18 mos. old). We’d visit his grave in Arlington and my GreatGrandfathers grave alongside his. My Mother is now buried next to them, but I’ve only seen it in pictures. Glad you wore your kilt. Good Health! ❤❤
As an American it’s interesting to see many Americans talk smack about this country (not the politicians/ etc.) especially in the last decade. Plus kids are being been raised to not love this country as well. But then I watch these YT videos from people who live all over the world that come here and just are in awe of what this country had and still does continue to offer. Shaun I love your videos because you always have that “kid-in-a-candy-store” excitement no matter where you are in the USA. I haven’t visited even 1/3 of the places you have visited in the USA so I’m living vicariously through you. 🇺🇸
Don’t know if you’re planning on going to any museums, but one of my favorites is the Udvar-Hazy museum outside of Baltimore. You can go and see a space shuttle, a stealth bomber, and the Enola Gay up close.
Awesome video. I am a retired teacher. I taught 3rd grade then later taught English, speech, and drama in the high school. Every year I brought my students to see Washington, D.C.vWe always toured the usual buildings tourists see: Capital building, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln, Memorial, Washington Monument, and the White House. What my students remembered the most were the Smithsonian museums: Museum of Natural History, the Science Museum, and the History museum. I highly recommend them where you can see amethyst crystal geods as big as a bathtub, meteorites as big as a sofa, the Hope diamond,space ships that circled the earth and the moon, moon rocks, Orville and Wilbur Wright's plane, etc. There is so much to see in the various museums that it will astound you. Hope you get a chance to go.
You've made many great videos and this one ranks near the top. Your words of wisdom at the Lincoln Memorial regarding divisions in the world and in our country were heartfelt and very accurate. Thank you Shaun.
Welcome, and glad to see you enjoying our beautiful country. When you get out and about the diversity is remarkable. Have fun, stay safe and btw very nice video.🌸V
It was almost 20 years ago and things may have changed since then, but my family walked around the DC mall at 4 in the morning. Our primary goal was to do night photography of all the monuments. Anyway, I had my head on a swivel, keeping an eye out for danger because besides a couple thousand $ of camera gear, I also had my wife and 8 year old son. We saw a couple joggers, so I thought it was probably fairly safe. Then I saw a guy off in the distance with a dog. As we got closer, I saw him going from trash can to trash can. Then I noticed he was in uniform, and guessed that was a bomb sniffing dog. I kind of figure if I saw one cop, there were probably more I didn't see, so I was probably in one of the safest places I could be.
4 am is pretty safe in that city. The bars all close by 2.. The criminal element that is up late is usually finally in bed by that time. And, as you note, the joggers and such are already out, as the professional element have very early starts to their day. Many people are in their offices by 6 or 7.
My great (x7) grandfather Thomas Ustick Walther was the architect who designed the capitol building, I'm sure he'd be happy to hear you complement his design.
@@markhamstra1083 That is not quite correct. I’m guessing you googled “who designed the capitol” and that’s the name you got, and that is because he was the original architect of the old building. Thomas Ustick Walter is the 4th US Capitol architect responsible for the dome and wings, a full remodel that made the building appear as we now see it today. Please be diligent in your research before you attempt to discredit others on the internet.
@@DarttheLegend I was working on Ancestry (and took a break to peruse RUclips) and saw this.. I typed in your 7x great grandpa and and located an obituary from when his grandson died. It's titled "Grandson of Capitol Builder Dies" (published in the Evening Star, Washington DC, on Feb 03, 1931) It states that he, his father, and his grandfather were all prominent architects and talks about exactly what you said.. Very kewl!! ⭐⭐⭐
@@bearpawz_ that is awesome! My grandfather is extremely invested into our ancestry and genealogy so my family has been blessed with knowledge of our ancestors that I certainly don’t take for granted. There is cool stuff in everyone’s family tree, you just have to find it!
@@DarttheLegend Yep! And good grief... I found that other article other main site. When you pull up the newspapers on there, your 7x great grandfather is in (((TONS))) of articles with great photos of him! 😲 Wow..
Shaun! Welcome back my good man! I grew up in the Virginia suburbs of D.C.. I used to go in to the city during school breaks. I have been every place you showed except the WWII memorial, they hadn't yet built that then. Thanks for the stroll down memory lane. I hope you have a very good visit, and that you get over to the the Jefferson Memorial and the Smithsonian. Have fun, whatever you do.
I don't believe there really is anything such as an all-American breakfast. The US being the melting pot that it is there are so many different food/breakfast traditions. Great video as always
Lived in a suburb above NYC all my life, and never did get to see Washington, DC. (Maybe going there should be on my "bucket list".) I've got to see for myself the tremendous size and beauty of the Capitol Bldg. and monuments. So glad you both enjoyed our U.S. Capital city!
Do you know why the stone on the Washington monument is different colors? The stopped building it during the Civil War. When they went back at it the stone they used was used up on head stones. So they had to get it from a different place.
Another great video! I love D.C. So glad you went to the Eastern Market. That is our favorite place to find something to eat when we visit. Hope you and Teka have a great week ahead and God bless!
One of the most underrated places to visit in Washington DC is the Library of Congress….the inside architecture & decoration is awe inspiring!! It was designed and built by the finest craftsmen & architects our young nation had to offer and easily compares to , or rivals, that of elaborate buildings of European cities. The national gallery is also worth a visit…the collection is truly incredible, every great master is represented -and best of all- admission is free!!
In my town growing up they used to do a class trip for 8th grade (13-14 yr old kids) to DC and it was an educational experience trip that counted as credits for the year. It was a lot of fun to learn some things, see amazing sites, and rooming with your close friends away from home for a few days. The teachers and chaperone's are saints that do those trips watching over the kids for sure. My son went to the same school as I did and went on the same trip and had a blast.
LMAO… Just remember, Happy wife, happy life!! Eastern Market was built and running in the mid 1800’s and then about the early 1900’s, the market closed down (if I’m remembering correctly). Then in the1950’s (I think) they decided to rebuild the interior and open the market again. So the market is basically newish. When I was 17/18, friends of mine and I decided to try and sell tie dyed tshirts at the Eastern Market Flea Market (a weekend thing). We weren’t all that successful, but we tried. As for Capitol Hill, it was in a HORRIBLE state back in the 1980’s. Call it Urban Renewal. They’ve been giving the entire city a total redo!! I barely recognize DC these days!! SWDC (as tiny as it is) looks completely different since 1992!!). HOW DID YOU MANAGE TO FILM AT A MONUMENT AFTER DARK AND NOT GET BUSTED BY THE COPS?! Ever since 9/11 , NO ONE is allowed on government property after dark! I’m sorry I missed you while you and Teka were in MY city… I had many a FUN FILLED evening at the Pencil. Did you ever make it to Ben’s Chili Bowl? That is a destination location! Oh, and the food in Adamsmorgan is NOT TO BE MISSED!! Ya shoulda called me… LOL
My favorite structures in Washington are the Lincoln Memorial, with its brooding seated statue of Lincoln, the US Capitol building and the Supreme Court building. The Smithsonian museums are a must--and they are all free. The summer in DC, however, is sweltering---hot and humid. Your words about President Lincoln are very moving. Thanks for the video. Shaun, if you are in the "national area" of D.C., i.e. the government buildings, the mall, the monuments and museums, you are very safe. My brother, who lived there, visited my family in Colorado and bought a new car there--then drove back to Washington. The new car had no license plates yet, just a temporary sticker in the rear window. He arrived at night (with me riding along as a tourist). When we got about two blocks from the Capitol building, suddenly we were surrounded by capital police cars---all because of no license plate! We were fine, but the city is very well protected. This happened decades ago--before terrorism, etc. So walking in that area at night is usually OK. Still be smart, however!
I hope you got to see the National Cathedral and the the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 2 of the most beautiful religious buildings in DC.
What about the cinnamon roll as big as your head? I wanted to see that!! Love your videos. I've been to DC a couple times, but still have so much more to see. Thank you for sharing.
The trick to a great tomato soup is to add roasted red peppers, some kind of grated hard Italian cheese, and cream. Elevates everything to another level.
I like your Kilt. I have one also, with the blue and green "Ancient Stewart" tartan. However the cut of it is in the old style, with a lot of material. My brother also had a full kilt wedding with pipes and everything.
You seem to be enjoying your visit to Washington, D.C. I have regretfully, not stopped there before, but I have driven by there. That is a place I would still enjoy visiting. Have fun to you both,bShaun and Teka❤️❤️👍👍
Shaun, you are warming my heart. I love DC but haven’t been since my brother moved north. I hope the people are good to you. If you can, check out the Native American Museum. So many great places to see. You were smart not to go in summer!
I was wondering why I'd never heard of Ted's Bulletin when I lived in DC - it opened the year I moved away. That place would have so been one of my favorite haunts if I still lived there.
For a channel that focuses on travel a tad more than food, I have to say when you do food I enjoy it more than other Brits whose channels are mainly centered on food (not given away any names) when they visit the States. I think one big difference is that you're open to visiting cities and states that normally aren't traveled to outside of NYC and LA, and the food experiences seem rather authentic and genuine too. You, Lawrence Brown and Beard Meets Food are arguably my favorite when it comes to Brits experiencing the States outside of the coasts, each one of you focusing on different things. (Beard goes where almost no Brit/Europeans entertain to go when he hunts down food challenges.)
I like Huevos Rancheros. I saw that on the menu. That is probably what I would've ordered had I been there. I don't like when restaurants play such loud music. I probably would've also taken my order to go.
Something about the Washington Memorial you might want to know. If you noticed the bricks at the bottom of it are one color and the ones on the upper part of it are another color. That is because when the monument was under construction in 1854, the Washington National Monument Society ran out of money and the project ground to a halt. Twenty-five years later, the U.S. Government took over and completed the upper two-thirds of the structure by 1884 using marble from a different quarry. The two sections closely resembled each other at first, but time, wind, rain, and erosion have caused the marble sections to weather differently, thereby producing the difference in color. A third type of marble is also visible at the dividing line between the two main phases of construction. Just thought you you want to know that.
Curious what you think of American country breakfast sausage? I'm sure you've had it before on your other trips, but I've actually never heard a UK vlogger comment upon it. It's the key to good American sausage gravy, and I see a lot of people try to substitute bangers or other sausages. Bangers could actually work if you take them apart into mince, their flavor is similar, but it would still be a substitute. Just curious of your opinion.
Hello ive watched ur videos a long time ago and i now through ancestry found out im 39% Scottish my highest amount of any country and i never knew it I thought i was more irish turns out im only 6% irish so im glad to find this out! Hope to visit Scotland one day ❤
Love your footage of the Washington Monument at night and Lincoln Memorial and Washington. I have not seen any of them since I was a child. Love your perspective of them it is refreshing
The world-famous contralto Marian Anderson, whose performance at the Lincoln Memorial on April 9, 1939, made a compelling case for the transformative power of music. The D A R had denied her use of their hall.
Last time I was in DC was 1980 ish. My breakfast alone was 12 dollars for a bagel, cream cheese and a drink. We toured the White House, The Capitol and got to go up the stairs in the Washington Monument among other places
Having lived near Washington most of my life, your comment sort of jolted me. Do people really not understand that Washington is a city like other cities in terms of neighborhoods, parks, barber shops, stores, etc.?
@@mags102755 OK. So how would it be a city with no people? Anyway, just FYI, there are about 690,000 people who live in the District itself. That is more than live in Vermont or Wyoming. There are schools, hospitals, universities, etc.
You're lucky to be traveling and eating in America when you are. From the 1950s through the 1070s food was not very good here, except in New Orleans, San Francisco and New York City. But now the food in the USA is so much better.
Nice! I want to make a pilgrimage to Washington some day. Closest I have been is the Submarine Base at Groton, state of Connecticut, where I did Basic Enlisted Submarine School and Sonar "A" School prior to being assigned to the crew of USS Florida SSBN-728 whose homeport was Submarine Base Bangor in Washington State (other side of the USA). 🙂
@@kathleenhudson8429 it’s found all over the Midwest as well. I’m in Missouri. It’s not just the south. Kool aid pickles are certainly southern but not biscuits and gravy or grits.
Shaun, I'm glad you got to see all of the monuments and memorials, including the Washington Monument. I was there back in '67, when I was just 20, which is close to 3/4 of my life ago. However, back then, the WW2 and Vietnam Memorials weren't yet built, though last summer, I happened to stumble across a miniature version of the Vietnam one in Florida. As others have already said, I deeply appreciate your honor and respect for the US.
Holy moly Shaun u have been been everywhere in our beautiful country except SW Virginia Roanoke come down just for the day u may not be put up , however do believe, you'll enjoy the area.
Ted’s Bulletin is great. I’ve had their Breakfast Sammy, it’s really good. Everything at Ted’s is good. Their tomato soup is good too. Yes, the chocolate cake is amazing!
If you go Arizona, eat at Romos Mexican restaurant during the Wild West days. The restaurants are local and family owned in that town. This town has the best Mexican food, it has a DQ which has a vintage neon sign which is pretty awesome, haven’t seen any and it might be the last one in the USA. Best time to go is I think it’s called OLD WEST DAYS.
I'm assuming no one told him that there's actually something called an "American Breakfast", just like an "Irish Breakfast", or "English Breakfast"? Was totally what I was expecting when I clicked this video.
I would normally lecture about pronunciations being correct of the people that discovered the food. But I don't think the native Americans that first used tomatoes called them tomatoes at all. So Scottish way of saying it is as good as any. 😁
Now I'm hungry. That looked so good. How did you monitor your weight? Whatever you did, clue me in. And that Mac and cheese sandwich would be on my plate (for a short while) before I ate it.
I'm from the once great state of Illinois, aka the Land of Lincoln, and while he did do the near impossible in keeping the country together, it did get him killed, motive still remains a mystery to this day, he did enact some very controversial policies during the Civil War that would probably get a lot of public and Congressional pushback had they'd been dome today. But as they say sometimes, the ends justifies the means. You gotta do whatcha gotta do. And I say the once great state of Illinois because in my lifetime of almost 50 years, it was great with some really good governors, but within the past 30 years, give or take, it's been lead by some real stinkers. And the same policies to boot. We almost had a change in governors this past Midterm, but the opponent fell a little bit short. But it was one of the closest elections in recent years. But anyway, hopefully it'll happen next time in 2026, that is if our current governor doesn't attempt to primary Biden. In a way I hope he does...because that'd get him out of our hair finally. Chicago just threw out their failed mayor back in January, so maybe there's hope. But Shaun, I was in DC twice in my life, and just 2 years apart. First time in 1989 while pulling our camper for a Virginia and North Carolina swing. We visited several of the Civil War battlefields around the area as well. Gettysburg, Antietam, and Harper's Ferry. Our campground was near Manassas, but we didn't go to the battlefield for whatever reason. The second trip was in 1991 and that was for my dad's bi-annual Job Convention. He worked for the US Dept. of Agriculture and every 2 years they would have a convention somewhere in the country. Just so happened that the '91 convention was in DC. And that was the last one we all went as a family. His '93 one was in Baltimore if I remember correctly, and he just went by himself that time. He retired in '96, and I don't think there was one in '95. If there was, he didn't go. But I remember the ones as far back as 1981. That one was in Oklahoma City. I was only 7 at the time. So I was barely aware of what was going on. Then in 1983, it was in Colorado Springs which is near Pikes Peak, and I remember that trip fairly well, being a more mature 9 years old. Lol. Then in 1985 it was out in Albuquerque, NM. And again, that was a fantastic trip as we spent a lot of the trip traveling thru Texas. Spent a week down in Galveston, TX which is about 45 to 60 minutes south of Houston. Then when we left there we stopped in San Antonio to do the Alamo thing. And then from there out to El Paso and Carlsbad Caverns in SE NM. Awesome cave system there. But the most diverse trip I would say was the 1987 trip to New England. Started in Niagara Falls, then up thru Toronto, and then over to Montreal for a couple days. Then from down there down to Portland, ME. where the convention was. From there we got to see the red and white lighthouse you see in all of the Maine tourist site videos, among other things. One of the daughters of my dad's colleagues was really cute I remember. I was 13 at the time, so yeah... So after the convention we went down to Boston, and spent a few days in Foxboro where the Patriots play. Then we went to Brookport, Rhode Island where all the big mansions are. We thought about going to NYC on our way home, but dad didn't want to pull a camper down NYC streets. Didn't blame him.
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If you have time... you should go visit Arlington National Cemetery, see the Changing of the Guard etc.
I’m an American. I have traveled over all of Europe and I believe Washington DC is the most beautiful and awe inspiring capital in the world. If I get to Asia that may change but I don’t think so. Compliments to Pierre Charles L'Enfant. Love your videos, Shaun. I am over half Scottish and went to Scotland over 30 years ago (in July) and almost froze to death. Maybe that is why my family ended up in the American South. We’ve been in Louisiana since just after the Louisiana Purchase. I really enjoyed your NOLA videos.
It's not lost on me that I'm seeing Washington DC through the eyes of a Scotsman. Well done! Loved it.
As a National Park Ranger who once worked in Washington DC, working at the sites on the National Mall I always felt honored and humbled to be there. Next time you come, please give a heads up notice. There are many little known places around there that tell the other profound stories that help define the many chapters of the American Legacy. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and wonderment. 🇺🇸🏴
ah thanks for sharing, i'd love to come on a tour :)
Seeing the Lincoln memorial at night is indeed awe-inspiring. My family (wife, daughter, mother) went there one cold December night in 1989; it was snowy and wet and *NO ONE* but us was there. We had the memorial and President Lincoln to ourselves, and were able to experience it without the wittering and whining of families and school groups to interfere with its feeling.
Was Abe still locking up journalists and burning down cities and farms or did he quit doing that when he died?
DC is where this country girl learned to ride the subway. I enjoyed visiting monuments and historic sites, especially the war memorials. My brother was a Vietnam War veteran. It's a religious experience walking that wall.
It's funny that you say our monuments and statues are so amazing, and I agree, but at this very moment I am in your fantastic city of Edinburgh and I say the exact same thing about your monuments, statues and castles! I love Scotland ❤
I did chuckle when you said you we’re “here at the hoose”.
Redding Terminal Market in Philadelphia is a huge foodie place. Amish farmers come and sell lots of good food.
The City Tavern in Philadelphia is an experience eating American Revolution era food in a tavern atmosphere of the time.
Did you visit any of the Smithsonian? The buildings between the Washington Monument and the Capitol Building (the "Mall") are each a separate museum, and each is worth the time if a visitor has the time.
If you get a chance when you are in the US find a Sonny's BBQ... you will NOT be disappointed
I think most people who have not actually been to DC don't understand the large scale of the open spaces on and along the mall. It's vast and breathtaking and, in my experience, even transcends the vistas in the European cities I have visited such as London and Paris. It is not like any other city in North America that I am aware of. It was designed and built to be unique.
most of the attractions and museums in DC are free :)
re: umbrella - same happened to me, coincidentally also in Washington, DC.
>> didn't have jacket. stepped into store and bought umbrella. rain let up.
Did you see The Smithsonian?
When I was younger we used to go there every Summer to visit my Mom’s family and my Dad’s Mother. (My Dad died when I was 18 mos. old). We’d visit his grave in Arlington and my GreatGrandfathers grave alongside his. My Mother is now buried next to them, but I’ve only seen it in pictures.
Glad you wore your kilt. Good Health! ❤❤
As an American it’s interesting to see many Americans talk smack about this country (not the politicians/ etc.) especially in the last decade. Plus kids are being been raised to not love this country as well. But then I watch these YT videos from people who live all over the world that come here and just are in awe of what this country had and still does continue to offer. Shaun I love your videos because you always have that “kid-in-a-candy-store” excitement no matter where you are in the USA. I haven’t visited even 1/3 of the places you have visited in the USA so I’m living vicariously through you. 🇺🇸
DC is built on a GRAND scale.
Don’t know if you’re planning on going to any museums, but one of my favorites is the Udvar-Hazy museum outside of Baltimore. You can go and see a space shuttle, a stealth bomber, and the Enola Gay up close.
It’s by Dulles airport
It was awesome living there and being able to just have our lunch at the memorials. The cherry blossoms are gorgeous when they are in bloom too. ❤
I haven’t been there in years. I used to live IN Va about 40 minutes from DC. I like what you said about Abraham Lincoln.
Awesome video. I am a retired teacher. I taught 3rd grade then later taught English, speech, and drama in the high school. Every year I brought my students to see Washington, D.C.vWe always toured the usual buildings tourists see: Capital building, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln, Memorial, Washington Monument, and the White House. What my students remembered the most were the Smithsonian museums: Museum of Natural History, the Science Museum, and the History museum. I highly recommend them where you can see amethyst crystal geods as big as a bathtub, meteorites as big as a sofa, the Hope diamond,space ships that circled the earth and the moon, moon rocks, Orville and Wilbur Wright's plane, etc. There is so much to see in the various museums that it will astound you. Hope you get a chance to go.
You've made many great videos and this one ranks near the top. Your words of wisdom at the Lincoln Memorial regarding divisions in the world and in our country were heartfelt and very accurate. Thank you Shaun.
thank you Michael
I can't eat tomato soup without a grilled cheese sandwich. I also can't eat a grilled cheese sandwich without tomato soup.
Welcome, and glad to see you enjoying our beautiful country. When you get out and about the diversity is remarkable. Have fun, stay safe and btw very nice video.🌸V
Thanks for coming to our beautiful capital city. There is so much to see and do all around.
I've been to these places many times, glad you came and welcome to our country! Enjoy!!
Thank you - so much more to see
Thanks for showing this to us. Like many of us, I have never been to DC.
I am 54 years old and never been to our nations capital either. I’m actually going for the first time next week! I’m so excited!
@@brianblack8631 definitely take a walk to the monuments - they are spectacular
@@shaunvlog oh my daughter already has an itinerary for our whole trip! Lol. We are actually getting to tour the White House one day as well!
It was almost 20 years ago and things may have changed since then, but my family walked around the DC mall at 4 in the morning. Our primary goal was to do night photography of all the monuments. Anyway, I had my head on a swivel, keeping an eye out for danger because besides a couple thousand $ of camera gear, I also had my wife and 8 year old son. We saw a couple joggers, so I thought it was probably fairly safe. Then I saw a guy off in the distance with a dog. As we got closer, I saw him going from trash can to trash can. Then I noticed he was in uniform, and guessed that was a bomb sniffing dog. I kind of figure if I saw one cop, there were probably more I didn't see, so I was probably in one of the safest places I could be.
4 am is pretty safe in that city. The bars all close by 2.. The criminal element that is up late is usually finally in bed by that time. And, as you note, the joggers and such are already out, as the professional element have very early starts to their day. Many people are in their offices by 6 or 7.
@@ahwhite2022 In all honesty, after I IDed the cop with the dog, I wondered if the joggers were law enforcement, too. LOL
We lived near Washington DC and loved it! So much for families to do like The Smithsonian Museum. Felt safe going there.😊
My great (x7) grandfather Thomas Ustick Walther was the architect who designed the capitol building, I'm sure he'd be happy to hear you complement his design.
The Capitol was designed by William Thornton.
@@markhamstra1083 That is not quite correct. I’m guessing you googled “who designed the capitol” and that’s the name you got, and that is because he was the original architect of the old building. Thomas Ustick Walter is the 4th US Capitol architect responsible for the dome and wings, a full remodel that made the building appear as we now see it today. Please be diligent in your research before you attempt to discredit others on the internet.
@@DarttheLegend I was working on Ancestry (and took a break to peruse RUclips) and saw this.. I typed in your 7x great grandpa and and located an obituary from when his grandson died. It's titled "Grandson of Capitol Builder Dies" (published in the Evening Star, Washington DC, on Feb 03, 1931) It states that he, his father, and his grandfather were all prominent architects and talks about exactly what you said.. Very kewl!! ⭐⭐⭐
@@bearpawz_ that is awesome! My grandfather is extremely invested into our ancestry and genealogy so my family has been blessed with knowledge of our ancestors that I certainly don’t take for granted. There is cool stuff in everyone’s family tree, you just have to find it!
@@DarttheLegend Yep! And good grief... I found that other article other main site. When you pull up the newspapers on there, your 7x great grandfather is in (((TONS))) of articles with great photos of him! 😲 Wow..
Shaun! Welcome back my good man! I grew up in the Virginia suburbs of D.C.. I used to go in to the city during school breaks. I have been every place you showed except the WWII memorial, they hadn't yet built that then. Thanks for the stroll down memory lane. I hope you have a very good visit, and that you get over to the the Jefferson Memorial and the Smithsonian. Have fun, whatever you do.
The go to sandwich with tomato soup is a grilled cheese sandwich ;)
Thank you so much for your respectful words and perspective of my nation's capital!
I recognized about 6 of my neighbors when you were in Eastern Market 😂
I haven’t been to Washington, D.C. in several years. Looks like I need to go back!
I don't believe there really is anything such as an all-American breakfast. The US being the melting pot that it is there are so many different food/breakfast traditions. Great video as always
Lived in a suburb above NYC all my life, and never did get to see Washington, DC. (Maybe going there should be on my "bucket list".) I've got to see for myself the tremendous size and beauty of the Capitol Bldg. and monuments. So glad you both enjoyed our U.S. Capital city!
Do you know why the stone on the Washington monument is different colors?
The stopped building it during the Civil War. When they went back at it the stone they used was used up on head stones. So they had to get it from a different place.
Another great video! I love D.C. So glad you went to the Eastern Market. That is our favorite place to find something to eat when we visit. Hope you and Teka have a great week ahead and God bless!
A few years back there was an earthquake in D C that damaged the Monument. It was closed for repairs for months.
2011. Closed for years actually.
Omg that looks delicious. All of it. Happy to see you here enjoying another trip! Tekka of course looking cute as ever. Kilt’s 😎 awesome.
One of the most underrated places to visit in Washington DC is the Library of Congress….the inside architecture & decoration is awe inspiring!! It was designed and built by the finest craftsmen & architects our young nation had to offer and easily compares to , or rivals, that of elaborate buildings of European cities. The national gallery is also worth a visit…the collection is truly incredible, every great master is represented -and best of all- admission is free!!
In my town growing up they used to do a class trip for 8th grade (13-14 yr old kids) to DC and it was an educational experience trip that counted as credits for the year. It was a lot of fun to learn some things, see amazing sites, and rooming with your close friends away from home for a few days. The teachers and chaperone's are saints that do those trips watching over the kids for sure. My son went to the same school as I did and went on the same trip and had a blast.
Even though I have never been married I advise you to ALWAYS listen to your wife. The wife is always right.
LMAO… Just remember, Happy wife, happy life!!
Eastern Market was built and running in the mid 1800’s and then about the early 1900’s, the market closed down (if I’m remembering correctly). Then in the1950’s (I think) they decided to rebuild the interior and open the market again. So the market is basically newish. When I was 17/18, friends of mine and I decided to try and sell tie dyed tshirts at the Eastern Market Flea Market (a weekend thing). We weren’t all that successful, but we tried.
As for Capitol Hill, it was in a HORRIBLE state back in the 1980’s. Call it Urban Renewal. They’ve been giving the entire city a total redo!! I barely recognize DC these days!! SWDC (as tiny as it is) looks completely different since 1992!!). HOW DID YOU MANAGE TO FILM AT A MONUMENT AFTER DARK AND NOT GET BUSTED BY THE COPS?! Ever since 9/11 , NO ONE is allowed on government property after dark!
I’m sorry I missed you while you and Teka were in MY city… I had many a FUN FILLED evening at the Pencil. Did you ever make it to Ben’s Chili Bowl? That is a destination location! Oh, and the food in Adamsmorgan is NOT TO BE MISSED!! Ya shoulda called me… LOL
Wives know good food.
No flag on the capitol top. A statue.
My favorite structures in Washington are the Lincoln Memorial, with its brooding seated statue of Lincoln, the US Capitol building and the Supreme Court building. The Smithsonian museums are a must--and they are all free. The summer in DC, however, is sweltering---hot and humid. Your words about President Lincoln are very moving. Thanks for the video. Shaun, if you are in the "national area" of D.C., i.e. the government buildings, the mall, the monuments and museums, you are very safe. My brother, who lived there, visited my family in Colorado and bought a new car there--then drove back to Washington. The new car had no license plates yet, just a temporary sticker in the rear window. He arrived at night (with me riding along as a tourist). When we got about two blocks from the Capitol building, suddenly we were surrounded by capital police cars---all because of no license plate! We were fine, but the city is very well protected. This happened decades ago--before terrorism, etc. So walking in that area at night is usually OK. Still be smart, however!
I hope you got to see the National Cathedral and the the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 2 of the most beautiful religious buildings in DC.
What about the cinnamon roll as big as your head? I wanted to see that!! Love your videos. I've been to DC a couple times, but still have so much more to see. Thank you for sharing.
Little pin point on the map of Lompoc, CA has a place called American Host that’s calling your name.
The trick to a great tomato soup is to add roasted red peppers, some kind of grated hard Italian cheese, and cream. Elevates everything to another level.
I like your Kilt. I have one also, with the blue and green "Ancient Stewart" tartan. However the cut of it is in the old style, with a lot of material. My brother also had a full kilt wedding with pipes and everything.
You seem to be enjoying your visit to Washington, D.C. I have regretfully, not stopped there before, but I have driven by there. That is a place I would still enjoy visiting. Have fun to you both,bShaun and Teka❤️❤️👍👍
We are new subscribers and we live in Northern Michigan. So glad you two are enjoying our beautiful country. Welcome .
thank you very much, great to have you here!
Shaun, you are warming my heart. I love DC but haven’t been since my brother moved north. I hope the people are good to you. If you can, check out the Native American Museum. So many great places to see. You were smart not to go in summer!
I was wondering why I'd never heard of Ted's Bulletin when I lived in DC - it opened the year I moved away. That place would have so been one of my favorite haunts if I still lived there.
For a channel that focuses on travel a tad more than food, I have to say when you do food I enjoy it more than other Brits whose channels are mainly centered on food (not given away any names) when they visit the States. I think one big difference is that you're open to visiting cities and states that normally aren't traveled to outside of NYC and LA, and the food experiences seem rather authentic and genuine too.
You, Lawrence Brown and Beard Meets Food are arguably my favorite when it comes to Brits experiencing the States outside of the coasts, each one of you focusing on different things. (Beard goes where almost no Brit/Europeans entertain to go when he hunts down food challenges.)
thank you very much, appreciate the kind words :)
Agreed
I like Huevos Rancheros. I saw that on the menu. That is probably what I would've ordered had I been there. I don't like when restaurants play such loud music. I probably would've also taken my order to go.
Something about the Washington Memorial you might want to know. If you noticed the bricks at the bottom of it are one color and the ones on the upper part of it are another color. That is because when the monument was under construction in 1854, the Washington National Monument Society ran out of money and the project ground to a halt. Twenty-five years later, the U.S. Government took over and completed the upper two-thirds of the structure by 1884 using marble from a different quarry. The two sections closely resembled each other at first, but time, wind, rain, and erosion have caused the marble sections to weather differently, thereby producing the difference in color. A third type of marble is also visible at the dividing line between the two main phases of construction. Just thought you you want to know that.
When are you going to come to the American Southwest, Shaun? Arizona & New Mexico are particularly beautiful! Also, Colorado
Curious what you think of American country breakfast sausage? I'm sure you've had it before on your other trips, but I've actually never heard a UK vlogger comment upon it. It's the key to good American sausage gravy, and I see a lot of people try to substitute bangers or other sausages. Bangers could actually work if you take them apart into mince, their flavor is similar, but it would still be a substitute. Just curious of your opinion.
Hello ive watched ur videos a long time ago and i now through ancestry found out im 39% Scottish my highest amount of any country and i never knew it I thought i was more irish turns out im only 6% irish so im glad to find this out! Hope to visit Scotland one day ❤
Love your footage of the Washington Monument at night and Lincoln Memorial and Washington. I have not seen any of them since I was a child. Love your perspective of them it is refreshing
The world-famous contralto Marian Anderson, whose performance at the Lincoln Memorial on April 9, 1939, made a compelling case for the transformative power of music. The D A R had denied her use of their hall.
Last time I was in DC was 1980 ish. My breakfast alone was 12 dollars for a bagel, cream cheese and a drink. We toured the White House, The Capitol and got to go up the stairs in the Washington Monument among other places
I remember my visit to DC. One thing I noticed is that people actually live there. That's one thing you don't get to see on TV. Thanks Shaun.
It’s a great place to live, lots to see and do.
Having lived near Washington most of my life, your comment sort of jolted me. Do people really not understand that Washington is a city like other cities in terms of neighborhoods, parks, barber shops, stores, etc.?
@@johnalden5821 most of what we see on TV are large white buildings. There's not a sense of people living there at all.
@@mags102755 OK. So how would it be a city with no people? Anyway, just FYI, there are about 690,000 people who live in the District itself. That is more than live in Vermont or Wyoming. There are schools, hospitals, universities, etc.
I could spend weeks in the Smithsonian alone.
I hope you got the some of the other memorials, such as Jefferson, as well.
You're lucky to be traveling and eating in America when you are. From the 1950s through the 1070s food was not very good here, except in New Orleans, San Francisco and New York City. But now the food in the USA is so much better.
Nice! I want to make a pilgrimage to Washington some day. Closest I have been is the Submarine Base at Groton, state of Connecticut, where I did Basic Enlisted Submarine School and Sonar "A" School prior to being assigned to the crew of USS Florida SSBN-728 whose homeport was Submarine Base Bangor in Washington State (other side of the USA). 🙂
Great to see the Washington Mall at night!
Were you at the Dressed to Kilt event in DC on April 1?
One of the American traditional breakfasts is biscuits and gravy. Not my fav but give it a go if you haven’t. Also, try some grits too. 😀
That is mainly a southern dish, I think. Tastes great, but how fattening.
@@kathleenhudson8429 it’s found all over the Midwest as well. I’m in Missouri. It’s not just the south. Kool aid pickles are certainly southern but not biscuits and gravy or grits.
Stay safe
Shaun, I'm glad you got to see all of the monuments and memorials, including the Washington Monument. I was there back in '67, when I was just 20, which is close to 3/4 of my life ago. However, back then, the WW2 and Vietnam Memorials weren't yet built, though last summer, I happened to stumble across a miniature version of the Vietnam one in Florida.
As others have already said, I deeply appreciate your honor and respect for the US.
Shaun, I believe I saw you at the Lincoln Memorial.
Holy moly Shaun u have been been everywhere in our beautiful country except SW Virginia Roanoke come down just for the day u may not be put up , however do believe, you'll enjoy the area.
I think that sandwich at Ted's is called the ultimate grilled cheese. I think it's the best thing on their menu.
Ted's there in D.C. is famous for their tomato soup and grilled cheese.
You forgot that Lincoln was assassinated in D.C. there at the Ford theater.
Ted’s Bulletin is great. I’ve had their Breakfast Sammy, it’s really good. Everything at Ted’s is good. Their tomato soup is good too. Yes, the chocolate cake is amazing!
loved it there, would go back for sure
Looks so yummy! It’s definitely on my bucket list now.
How cool! Can’t wait to see you come to Philadelphia 😊
The WWII Memorial is beautiful, it’s my favorite.
I think the best food is found in the south. Tennessee has some of the best food. It’s known for our Barbecue and southern comfort food.
Yeah I love food in the south for sure
Tennessee is barely the South. And barely food.
@@thesonorista7853it's south. And it's as good as any other state. And no, Not from there
If you go Arizona, eat at Romos Mexican restaurant during the Wild West days. The restaurants are local and family owned in that town. This town has the best Mexican food, it has a DQ which has a vintage neon sign which is pretty awesome, haven’t seen any and it might be the last one in the USA. Best time to go is I think it’s called OLD WEST DAYS.
I'm assuming no one told him that there's actually something called an "American Breakfast", just like an "Irish Breakfast", or "English Breakfast"? Was totally what I was expecting when I clicked this video.
Way to put your foot down, Tekka! 😂
I love Ted's! Bet I wasn't the only person to recommend the Eastern Market area
Hey, Shaun! Do you ever feel bloated after eating at these restaurants? 😁
Great job
Come to Kansas City, Missouri. BBQ capital.
2:20 Go Blue!!!〽️
''smells like arabs in here' LMAO!!
I would normally lecture about pronunciations being correct of the people that discovered the food. But I don't think the native Americans that first used tomatoes called them tomatoes at all. So Scottish way of saying it is as good as any. 😁
Did you meet up with Rob from TriphacksDC? If not, that would have been a great collab!
Welcome back to America!
Yes their is a a capitol tour
Now I'm hungry. That looked so good. How did you monitor your weight? Whatever you did, clue me in. And that Mac and cheese sandwich would be on my plate (for a short while) before I ate it.
Oh, and that chocolate cake. Yes! Yes! Yes!
Shaun, someone (was it you! 🤔) replied to my comment about Ford’s Theater. Did not want to reply if you have been hacked 😳
Yes please be careful. It’s only me if you see the verified tick ☑️ next to my name - there are lots of impersonators
The Capitol still stands...no thanks to Donald Trump and his yahoos.
I'm from the once great state of Illinois, aka the Land of Lincoln, and while he did do the near impossible in keeping the country together, it did get him killed, motive still remains a mystery to this day, he did enact some very controversial policies during the Civil War that would probably get a lot of public and Congressional pushback had they'd been dome today. But as they say sometimes, the ends justifies the means. You gotta do whatcha gotta do.
And I say the once great state of Illinois because in my lifetime of almost 50 years, it was great with some really good governors, but within the past 30 years, give or take, it's been lead by some real stinkers. And the same policies to boot. We almost had a change in governors this past Midterm, but the opponent fell a little bit short. But it was one of the closest elections in recent years. But anyway, hopefully it'll happen next time in 2026, that is if our current governor doesn't attempt to primary Biden. In a way I hope he does...because that'd get him out of our hair finally. Chicago just threw out their failed mayor back in January, so maybe there's hope.
But Shaun, I was in DC twice in my life, and just 2 years apart. First time in 1989 while pulling our camper for a Virginia and North Carolina swing. We visited several of the Civil War battlefields around the area as well. Gettysburg, Antietam, and Harper's Ferry. Our campground was near Manassas, but we didn't go to the battlefield for whatever reason. The second trip was in 1991 and that was for my dad's bi-annual Job Convention. He worked for the US Dept. of Agriculture and every 2 years they would have a convention somewhere in the country. Just so happened that the '91 convention was in DC. And that was the last one we all went as a family. His '93 one was in Baltimore if I remember correctly, and he just went by himself that time. He retired in '96, and I don't think there was one in '95. If there was, he didn't go. But I remember the ones as far back as 1981. That one was in Oklahoma City. I was only 7 at the time. So I was barely aware of what was going on. Then in 1983, it was in Colorado Springs which is near Pikes Peak, and I remember that trip fairly well, being a more mature 9 years old. Lol. Then in 1985 it was out in Albuquerque, NM. And again, that was a fantastic trip as we spent a lot of the trip traveling thru Texas. Spent a week down in Galveston, TX which is about 45 to 60 minutes south of Houston. Then when we left there we stopped in San Antonio to do the Alamo thing. And then from there out to El Paso and Carlsbad Caverns in SE NM. Awesome cave system there. But the most diverse trip I would say was the 1987 trip to New England. Started in Niagara Falls, then up thru Toronto, and then over to Montreal for a couple days. Then from down there down to Portland, ME. where the convention was. From there we got to see the red and white lighthouse you see in all of the Maine tourist site videos, among other things. One of the daughters of my dad's colleagues was really cute I remember. I was 13 at the time, so yeah... So after the convention we went down to Boston, and spent a few days in Foxboro where the Patriots play. Then we went to Brookport, Rhode Island where all the big mansions are. We thought about going to NYC on our way home, but dad didn't want to pull a camper down NYC streets. Didn't blame him.