Color and Texture: The United States Botanical Garden

           Every time I go into D.C. I am reminded of how wonderful and beautiful the city is. After visiting the city for either a hockey game or a quick visit to a museum, I always end up asking myself why I don't go into the city more often. Last night I found myself lost on my way back home to the dreadful suburbs from Ebenezer's, a coffee place in North East end of D.C. Usually I would be annoyed by my lack of direction and irritated when Kendra's directions lead me down a one way road, but this time it was hard to be angry when the faulty directions led me to the grand and beautiful Union Station lit up lavishly at midnight. I guess what I'm trying to say here is that it seems no matter where I turn, there are so many beautiful, special places in D.C. and the United States Botanical Garden is no exception. Each plant is so unique, quirky and captivating. Although the building is mostly a vision of green, there are a couple plants that I found that were magnificent, unlike anything I have ever seen.