So it is official. We have our first African American President. How amazing it is to be alive right now?
I watched the swearing in from my sister’s Pennsylvania Avenue office and went out on the balcony to hear some as well. I made friends with the sniper on the balcony and he actually graduated from the College of Charleston. Standing on that balcony and hearing the roar of 2 million people was absolutely amazing. The chanting of “Obama! Obama!” and the cheers and applauds could be heard all over D.C.
After Obama’s speech, I headed down to the streets where I expected to be able to get to 10th and Constitution…but I was wrong. I would have had to stand in line with 10,000 other people trying to get to the parade at the same time. Why they don’t have a press checkpoint, I do not know. Where the real story lies is in the streets of Washington, D.C. People have come from all over the world to witness this historical moment. People were chanting, screaming, and dancing in the streets. Flags of all different countries were being waved by adults and children. As I was about to head back to my sister’s office in total defeat, I heard drums in the distance. I headed back to 12th street and there in the middle is a bunch of tribal drummers chanting Obama’s name and dancing. People started to crowd around to film and take pictures (including myself). I stayed for about 15 minutes and then headed back to Pennsylvania Avenue.
I am about to head to and make friends with my sniper friend on the balcony. The parade is about to begin and I’m going to try to get some aerial shots. Let’s cross our fingers.
Hope, Peace, and Love,
- Keri
PS Pictures will be posted once I get home. … Which may be a while depending on the metro traffic.
PSS. A 64 year old woman was hit by the metro in Chinatown/Gallery Place. Uh oh.
