Euros Accepted Here?

I don't know if it's a sign tourist season is about to begin or a piece of commentary on the sad state of the US economy, but as I passed Claude Taylor Photography Gallery on Connecticut Avenue today, I noticed a "We accept Euros" sign in the window. Ouch.

I had a similar feeling last year in Dublin. During the holiday season, there was a huge ad campaign, mostly plastered on the sides of city buses, encouraging the Irish to "Shop While the Dollar Drops!" And that they did. Taking advantage of the weak dollar, Europeans flocked to the US to do their Christmas shopping. They showed up with empty suitcases and filled them with iPods, computers, cameras, Xboxes, and who knows what else. And then they flew back home in first class just to rub it all in. Oh well. We did it to ourselves, right?

Anyhow, if you are in Dupont, check out Claude Taylor's gallery – there are some absolutely fantastic photos. Just bring your US dollars. It's better for the economy.