The National Cathedral

The National Cathedral
Washington, D.C.
February 2011


A few interesting facts about the National Cathedral: (1) Woodrow Wilson was buried there, (2) the northwest tower includes a gargoyle like figure of Darth Vader, based on a 1980 competition for children, and (3) the Dalai Lama, Billy Graham, and Desmond Tutu have spoken there.

The vaulted ceilings are approximately 100 feet tall. The flying buttresses on the exterior are also very impressive.

Katie, just hanging out by herself amongst all of the empty chairs.

This is a tiny chapel called The Good Shepherd Chapel. There is also something similar called The Children's Chapel, where everything is smaller in scale -- just for a child. Pretty neat.

The National Cathedral viewed from the Bishop's Garden.