Thursday - August 28

Another pretty morning in our nation's capital!    After breakfast we took the bikes for a nice ride thru the East and West Potomac Parks (like a big horseshoe)!     There are sooo many cherry trees (several years ago, 3,000 trees were given to Washington from Japan).    The best places to see the blossoms are the East/West Potomac Parks and the Tidal Basin where we were yesterday.    Definitely want to return in springtime...

 

On our way back to Catrina, we stopped at the fish market and bought some fresh shrimp and crab....can't wait to devour!

Bye Bye DC....thanks for a wonderful 3 days!

At 11:30 we meandered down to Alexandria (5.6 miles) - we are tied up at the City of Alexandria Marina AND right next door to The Chart House (yeah)!!!!

Time for some retail therapy - we are in the heart of the historic district, so.....let's go check it out!!!

 

 Luke with Mommy at gymnastics class

 

We took off together and found Pop's Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Company for some yummy treats and then walked King Street.    Mark finally turned me loose and he went back to boat (he's installing new depth gauge) and I just walked and walked.    So many cute boutiques, some of the chain stores, lots of cafes and restaurants, etc.    All of this in a lovely setting of old buildings (several shops are up 2-3 steps), 3-story town homes, brick sidewalks and pretty flowers.    Tomorrow I shall return! 

 

There's nothing like a delicious, fresh shrimp cocktail.....sooo enjoyed ours tonight and more left for another time!     I had my leftover Chinese from last night and made a BLT for Mark.  We walked around the waterfront and historic district - lots of people dining outdoors this beautiful evening.    The weather is just sooo nice with low humidity and right now at 8:00, almost feels cool sitting on Catrina's bridge having a glass of wine.    The planes are flying into Reagan National one right after the other!   

 

Our marina faces the Torpedo Factory Art Center which houses more than 82 artists studios, 6 galleries and 2 workshops.    In 1918, it was a torpedo factory and munitions storage site.