Washington, DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival just wrapped up, and while the weather hasn’t been ideal, we spent one afternoon enjoying the blossoms last week. It was a grey, chilly day, but we still had a great time! A closeup of the blossoms. Maya was so happy! The girls just love the city. They’re always […]
Visiting Washington, DC
Kid’s Restaurant Week
Earlier this week we had the pleasure of dining at a restaurant I’d been wanting to go to for ages – Zola, adjacent to the Spy Museum in Washington, DC. This is just one of several local eateries participating in Kids’ Restaurant Week, a week-long promotion at local high-end restaurants where adults pay $29 for […]
The National Cathedral
I’m bummed that we missed Flower Mart this weekend. It’s an annual festival that takes place every spring on the grounds of the National Cathedral. The Cathedral is definitely a must-see when you’re in DC. It’s the 6th largest neogothic cathedral in the world, the 2nd largest in the U.S., and the 4th tallest structure […]
The National Cherry Blossom Festival
The cherry blossoms in Washington, DC, are in peak bloom at the moment, and as tired as we were from our busy weekend, I just had to go down and see them. It’s supposed to rain tomorrow, and sometimes that brings the blossoms down sooner than expected. Here’s my little cherry blossom, sitting comfortably against […]
Stripes
Walking along the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington DC.
There are no words – the Pentagon Memorial
I watched the entire Pentagon Memorial dedication on TV two weeks ago today, and was especially touched by the song “There Are No Words”, sung by Kitty Donohoe. You can download the song from her website for free, and it can also be found on Kitty’s latest CD. There Are No Words (click to listen) […]
