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Among the Liberators: Like a Latin Villa

(The previous portion of the walk: Bolivar the Great) After you’ve contemplated the great General Bolivar and walked the 360 degree circuit around the statue, meander through what I consider the funny little park that surrounds it.  When it comes … Continue reading

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Among the Liberators: Bolivar the Great

(The previous portion of this series: The House of the Americas) Listen: I’m not your mother.  Really, I’m not.  I think you know that already.  And honestly, I don’t want to be.  Not in the least.  I only say this because I’ve … Continue reading

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Among the Liberators – House of the Americas (Yes, it’s o.k. to take a closer look.)

With majestic oaks and elms a pedal-point, Virginia Avenue’s  theme is the Americas.  Look a little deeper to see other related themes: oppression, liberation, freedom, deeper, hidden melodies woven into this street’s song.  Striking the first chord at the beginning … Continue reading

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Among the Liberators – The 1700 Block

Among the Liberators – Introduction All of a sudden you’re there, among the Liberators on Virginia Avenue.  The slight turn off Constitution is so gradual, so subtle that, even after the scores of walks I’ve taken along this street,  I’m … Continue reading

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Among the Liberators – Getting Ready for the Walk

Here are a few ideas that guide my writing about and also could guide your walking along Virginia Avenue. Get it all? I neither know it all, nor do I have enough time to research it all.  I think I … Continue reading

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Among the Liberators: A Walk Down Virginia Avenue

Welcomed by poets, accompanied by statesmen and generals (the Liberators), walking mostly in the shade of lofty elms and oaks, the open-eyed pedestrian strolling down this street will be inspired, delighted and refreshed.  That’s why I’m writing a travelogue about … Continue reading

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