Debby (a detailee from Washington State and in the picture to the right) and I went to Theodore Roosevelt Island. It is a beautiful sanctuary and a fitting tribute to the President who had enough foresight to preserve our national forests. There is a 17 foot statute of Teddy Roosevelt in the middle of the Island with four large tablets listing several of his quotes. There is a mote that surrounds the area with reflecting pools and fountains with no water! I tried to find something online about that, but I was unsuccessful. (If you know anything about me, you will know that means two searches and only what is listed on the first page. I will call the National Parks Service and ask them before I spend more time being sucked into the black hole of the Internet.) I am certain it would be much more beautiful if the fountains were flowing and the reflecting pools were full. There are no shops on the Island and no brochures to leave scattered among the beautiful trails and trees that encompass the island. Only a lot of green plants and trees as well as butterflies. It was a very nice walk and in a very peaceful place. Once again, I was able to find green space for a mini retreat from the concrete jungle!
