I ventured into the necessary Starbucks that tends to be on a busy street corner in every major DC neighborhood. Unfortunately they, like most Starbucks around here butchered my order. So instead of getting a no water, extra foamy, two pump vanilla chai, I ended up with a no foam, skim milk chai. Ok so maybe they get some points for make some random alterations to the drink? Anyways I grabbed my cup and headed to the park that lies between the two metro stations at Dupont. There is a beautiful large fountain in the park surrounded by benches where a variety of locals come to eat lunch on their hour off, or bring their children to splash in the water. It is also a gathering spot for dogs and cat owners. (There was a strange display of two cats in carriers). There is everything from the business man who is constantly talking on his blue tooth, to the group of friends meeting up, to the little old man who is simply looking to go for an afternoon stroll.
Ariel view of Dupont Circle
The beautiful fountainFrom my readings online the fountain was designed by the two men who did the Lincoln memorial (a site I will visit at some point I am sure). There are three statues representing the stars, sea and wind.
My friend and I originally sought out a thai restaurant which we soon found was not open for late lunch. So we ate at a Mexican/everything else cafe type place. We experienced cheap prices which was reflective in the food. Generally I have not been impressed with my dining experiences in D.C. but hopefully I will find some more notable places!
In other news, I am still job searching. We are still without much of our furniture and my parents have yet to ship a large portion of my belongs. I am much more familiar with the Alexandria/Old town area now that I have been out and about running errands and interviewing.
That sounds like such a beautiful afternoon. I was in D.C. a year ago and I miss it so much. You are very lucky!
ReplyDeletehaha, I remember this! :-)
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