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Favorite things in DC

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If I ever leave this town, I'll really miss some of my favorite things. Here, a list:
  1. Driving (or running, or biking) up Reno Rd in Northwest on a crisp, sunny fall morning. The piles of leaves on the ground and colorful leaves swirling in the wind can't really be captured in a photo but it's stunning. 
  2. People-watching during a thunderstorm at Tryst or Big Bear, hot chocolate in hand. On ice if it's a summer storm. 
  3. Wandering up 14th Street and browsing the home furnishings and decorations for inspiration & bargains. 
  4. Going for a run through the National Zoo. Or on the National Mall. Touring the monuments via run = the best way to see them. 
  5. Speaking of the zoo: Zoolights in the winter. It's so festive!
  6. Jazz in the Garden. It gets way too crowded, but early in the summer - before it gets terribly humid and hot - there really is nothing like a picnic, with live jazz, in "America's backyard". 
  7. Happy hour at Poste. I really love their giant outdoor patio, garden, and ambiance. Actually, this would be nice either before or after Jazz in the Garden. 
  8. Exploring the National Cathedral during the annual Flower Mart. And trying to spot the Darth Vader sculpture waaaaay up high in the stone. 
It's a short list, but stay tuned for a 2 perfect days in DC entry! 


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