Monday 21 June 2010

Absolutely Wonderful

... This was one of Ted's favourite sayings whilst in DC!  Particularly about the food.  He thought it was funny that we always seem to take photos of food and he liked to join in the fun.  So here is a special food blog of some of what we ate while they were here.  (Yes we are all a little bit rounder).

Dinner @ Nooshi - One of mine & Russell's go to places
 
Pizza @ 2Amy's - One of the best Pizzerias in DC
 
Dessert @ Filomena Ristorante - An Italian Val & Ted found
BBQ sauce accident! @ Old Glory
Burgers @ Bullfeathers
Enjoying the infamous Chili Half-Smoke @ Bens Chili Bowl

Busy Bee

It's been such a long time since I blogged - my time is kinda precious now.  I started my job at the beer garden two weeks ago and its been really hectic.  The place is mega busy over the weekends and we are working LONG hours.  I am not grumbling though as means finally making some bucks!  My name even got mention in a review for the place :D
I have also started a second job; which I am really excited about it is working for a urban ministry which runs summer camps for kids in the more impoverished neighbourhoods in the city.  I am the Executive Directors Assistant mainly helping with admin/accounts stuff but will also get to work with the kids sometimes.  I am so happy about this job!  Here is their website if you want to see what I will be doing City Gate

Friday 4 June 2010

Another Sightseeing Tour

Russell's folks arrived last week for their first visit to DC, so the sightseeing starts again! Our first stop was the Zoo...

The obligatory zoo photo... there is always a queue for this shot!

We were lucky enough to see the orangutan's out playing on their ropes; they dropped a couple of poops each I hope they weren't aiming at anyone!

The otters were my favourite; this little guy was very cheeky.

We visited the Old Post Office and went up the tower; which gives you a brilliant view of DC.  


Out playing shuffle board... at one of our locals


We also visited the Smithsonian American Indian Museum which we hadn't been to before.  They were having a Hawaiian Celebration Day so I got to make a Hula necklace :)
An Indian Warrior made from baseball gloves :)

Not sure what the plan is yet for us this weekend, hope you have a happy one though xxx