Oh, life never stands still. I can't even stand still. After 20 years of being a military family, we can't stay in one place for too long. We are always looking to move up and explore somewhere else. Barefoot Runner and I both got new jobs - back in the States. I love living abroad. … Continue reading On the move….
Tag: D.C.
Library of Congress and the Senate buildings
Ah, the Library of Congress... Big Red's dream come true. She is such a bookworm & I LOVE it! The building is next to the Supreme Court. The fountain out front is lovely; I believe it is Neptune Fountain. I would think that it would be easy to get lost in there, with all of … Continue reading Library of Congress and the Senate buildings
Strolling through D.C.
I love D.C.! There is so much history there. So much to see. So much to do. I thoroughly enjoyed the sites of D.C. & enjoyed them even more during the early morning, before all of the tourists came out in full force. First stop was the Capitol Building... and another pic of the Capitol … Continue reading Strolling through D.C.
This was the view
Strolling through D.C. on my last day, I noticed a homeless man sitting on his bench watching the Scope it Out 5k Run/Walk for Colon Cancer Awareness, presented by Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation. I'm sure he really had no interest in why the people were running, it just happened to be what was going by … Continue reading This was the view
Even I wouldn’t go that far
Let me explain a little bit about myself... I like sparkle, glitter, things that catch my eye - I could be part bird - hence the name glitter gal. I like a freshly washed & waxed car, reflecting the sun off the hood, seeing my reflection or a gorgeous diamond catching the light making little … Continue reading Even I wouldn’t go that far
I’m going to take you down, down to Chinatown… or is it China Intersection?
I was so excited to be able to visit Chinatown in Washington D.C. Just think about it, Chinatown in our Nation's capitol. There it was on the map, the Metro station had a stop for it. Signs heading out of the Metro pointed the way. I held my camera, just waiting to see the excitement … Continue reading I’m going to take you down, down to Chinatown… or is it China Intersection?
I’m leaving on a jet plane, don’t know when I’ll be back again
Okay, so I'm hoping I'll be back in a year, however, today is the day I leave D.C. & head back home to Germany. Barefoot Runner will be picking me up in his new car & I can't wait to see him & the car (he got it while I was out of the country). … Continue reading I’m leaving on a jet plane, don’t know when I’ll be back again
