More Differences
Sunday afternoon, and I'm reading the paper -- The Washington Post.
Last night we rode the train downtown -- to see the National Christmas Tree.
This evening we are attending a performance of A Christmas Carol -- at Ford's Theater.
I'm not sure the kids have any idea how lucky they are. We walked the Mall (no, not a shopping mall, THE Mall) last night and saw the Capitol building at sunset. The white granite (marble?) was reflecting the sun's pinks and oranges. The 65 ft Capitol Christmas Tree was lit. We walked up to the White House where throngs of people were gathered around the National Tree, and the National Menorah.
We saw folks of every nationality - heard many spoken languages - on the train, and saw the homeless bunking down for the night near the subway entrances. We stopped for dinner (have I mentioned how servers here are incompetent and unfriendly?) and then came home to our neighborhood, where Christmas lights shone.
I'm amazed that we've moved so far from friends and family, but right in the middle of such culture and excitement. Now, what do I wear to the play??
Last night we rode the train downtown -- to see the National Christmas Tree.
This evening we are attending a performance of A Christmas Carol -- at Ford's Theater.
I'm not sure the kids have any idea how lucky they are. We walked the Mall (no, not a shopping mall, THE Mall) last night and saw the Capitol building at sunset. The white granite (marble?) was reflecting the sun's pinks and oranges. The 65 ft Capitol Christmas Tree was lit. We walked up to the White House where throngs of people were gathered around the National Tree, and the National Menorah.
We saw folks of every nationality - heard many spoken languages - on the train, and saw the homeless bunking down for the night near the subway entrances. We stopped for dinner (have I mentioned how servers here are incompetent and unfriendly?) and then came home to our neighborhood, where Christmas lights shone.
I'm amazed that we've moved so far from friends and family, but right in the middle of such culture and excitement. Now, what do I wear to the play??
posted by Tonya at
12:04 PM
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3 Comments:
Sounds nice Tonya I would love to visit someday and see the capitol building and such!
Have a great Christmas :D
Very cool... that is one of th ebest things about living near such a cosmopolitan city! I am glad you all are taking advantage of these things!1
La-
Sounds great! I hope you figured out what to wear :)
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