The White House

Recently I had the opportunity to visit the White House. One thing I continue to dwell on is how modest and simple our historic sights are. Through my travels I've gaped at Versailles, been impressed with Buckingham Palace, delighted in the beauty of the palace at Sevilla. I've been enthralled with Machu Picchu in Peru and seen the Royal Palaces at Abomey in Benin.

And then, we have the White House. It is really quite modest. Some of the embassies that grace Embassy Row are more grand and ornate. Yet, there it is. Many decisions that have shaped our world were made there. I enjoyed the visit and delighted in seeing the rooms of this great house are smaller than I had imagined, the decor more simple than expected, the sets of china rather modest. I can't explain why, but I appreciated the modesty of the White House.