The National Cathedral
November 9, 2008 at 11:09 amDC, buildings, churches, sky
Yesterday was way too nice outside to do all the things that needed being done inside (schoolwork). So, instead, we rode our bikes over to the National Cathedral. I had never actually been over there or inside the cathedral, so we spent some time wandering through the various chapels on the crypt level (oooo sounds so creepy) and taking pictures wherever services weren’t going on. And of course we walked through the gift shop, where the only thing that was remotely interesting was a calendar called “Nuns Having Fun” and I think they were riding a roller coaster or something on the cover. There was also an area of “state books” where you could sign one of the 50+ appropriate binders to tell the world where you were visiting from. I did look and see there were approximately 8 visitors from Alaska, one from Chugiak!
Unfortunately, the observation level on the 7th floor was closed. I’m not sure if that’s always the case or if it has certain hours, but it did sound like it would be a cool view. Anyways, the view from the ground was nice enough. We also walked through the gardens at the rear of the building, and sat down at a picnic table to eat our PB&J sandwiches. As soon as we had taken one bite, a fox and a dog that was chasing it came flying out of the trees in front of us and darted past our table in a matter of a few seconds. Yikes! Good thing the fox was being pursued and not lazily walking towards us with a foaming mouth.
The rest of the picture set is here, there are some really nice shots of the light coming through the stained glass windows, some arches, vaults, and one of me and a heart-shaped leaf.
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November 9th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Great perspective of the Cathedral!
November 11th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Chugiak REPRESENTS!!! BIg UPS C H U G I A K AK!!!!!!!