BEST Pyrotechnic Extravaganza EVER

After experiencing the burning of Valencia at Las Fallas this past March and all of the explosives associated with it, I was certain it would be a long time before I had the slightest yearning to see (or hear, rather) more fireworks. A long time turned out to be three months.

It was time to celebrate our nation's 230th birthday-- or, 230 years since we beat the crap out of England and declared our independence. My friend, Angela, and I packed up a "picnic" consisting of Odwalla juice and Sun Chips and walked over to the grassy knoll near the Iwo Jima Memorial, which in my opinion is the best-kept-secret to watching the DC fireworks. Not only does it provide a spectacular view of the monuments, but it is walkable from home and you avoid the massive crowds on the National Mall. I do realize that by sharing this with all ten of you that read our blog, I am taking a big chance at exposing the best-kept-secret.

Considering the torrential downpour in the early evening that left all of the fools spending the day on the Mall soaking wet, the show went on according to plan. There really is no better place to watch Fourth of July fireworks than in the Nation's Capital.

Happy Independence Day!!!