Now, this may be partly due to the fact that, well, I am a stereotypical female with a horrible sense of direction, a husband who enjoys driving me everywhere and a GPS that -- most of the time -- leads me, guides me and walks beside me.
But I am determined to get to know my new hometown better! When Richard and I first moved in, we got round-trip vouchers for a river cruise from Old Town Alexandria to Georgetown. Since they expired on November 2, and it was one of those rare Saturday afternoons where Richard could take a break from studying, we decided to do the whole tourist thing in Old Town Alexandria and Georgetown. It was probably in the top 10 best days of my life.
First of all, Old Town Alexandria is SO beautiful in the fall! My sister came down last Tuesday, and despite the horrible weather, we ate a wonderful French meal on King Street (in the heart of Old Town). Thanks Carma! But when we went down on Saturday, the weather was perfect (75 degrees, not windy), and the leaves were changing on the trees. I couldn't believe all of this is a 5-minute drive from our house.
After walking around Old Town for awhile, we hopped on our boat to head to Georgetown. While we were there, Richard met a recently-graduated law student from Michigan who had the same professor that Richard has! He promised Richard that he would send his outlines from the class (which he did), and according to Richard his outline is amazing and has really helped him! What a fortunate coincidence.
When we got to Georgetown, I decided that I would do a photo shoot of model-Richie. My favorite is the first one. I love the leather jacket!
When we got to Georgetown, I decided that I would do a photo shoot of model-Richie. My favorite is the first one. I love the leather jacket!
Finally, it was time to go back home, boo. I did get some great shots of the sunset over the Potomac though (PA-tome-ICK). Basically, it was so much fun to "discover" our own city. I know I'm always dreaming of going places (Australia, Argentina and Romania to name a few). But there is seriously so much to do here in our own backyard! I love Washington DC!
5 comments:
oh my goodness. this is my favorite post in the whole world. i love that you didn't know how to say Potomac. how did you say it before? also, the line about your GPS... precious. and my favorite picture ever is the one of richie in the jacket. it's basically amazing. yay for DC and doing things!
Hooray for being a tourist in your own home town!
Kevin and I have been trying to seize every opportunity here in Saint Louis...the fact we're only here a year is good motivation. But it really is quite fun.
These are great shots. You two make a good photo shoot team. Glad to hear you are enjoying the city so much...hope we can come visit within the next 2 1/2 years.
Sounds like a perfect day -- Loved the pictures (my compliments to the photographer and model).
Cool. You can see my apartment in your sunset picture (it's in Rosslyn). Come visit me sometime!!!
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