Here you can see them discussing the menu.
And the finished product.
Afterwards, Alyssa remarked that it was hard work, and doesn't want to have to work that hard as a career!Sunday, April 27, 2008
Ristorante Bird
Today the kids set up a restaurant at home for lunch for us, including a menu and many choices across 4 courses.
Here you can see them discussing the menu.
And the finished product.
Afterwards, Alyssa remarked that it was hard work, and doesn't want to have to work that hard as a career!
Here you can see them discussing the menu.
And the finished product. Afterwards, Alyssa remarked that it was hard work, and doesn't want to have to work that hard as a career!
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Einstein Memorial
We found this memorial to Albert Einstein, on the grounds of the National Academy of Sciences. Definitely the biggest man of 20th Century science.
Paddling the Basin
Back to the Tidal basin again today, this time for a paddle boat ride with Nanny and Roger. It's a fantastic setting, with the Jefferson Memorial on one side, the Washington Monument ever present above the trees on the other side, and completely surrounded with Japanese Cherry Trees, no longer in blossom, but in full green bloom.
The weather was sunny and warm, and the crowds were elsewhere. We had a great time.
National airport is nearby. When taking off from the north, the planes have to do an immediate left turn to avoid flying over the White House. Here you can see a plane appearing over the Jefferson Memorial.
You can see the large statue of Thomas Jefferson through the pillars.
This friendly duck was hanging around looking for food.
Time to head back to dock.
The weather was sunny and warm, and the crowds were elsewhere. We had a great time.
National airport is nearby. When taking off from the north, the planes have to do an immediate left turn to avoid flying over the White House. Here you can see a plane appearing over the Jefferson Memorial.
You can see the large statue of Thomas Jefferson through the pillars.
This friendly duck was hanging around looking for food.
Time to head back to dock.
Friday, April 25, 2008
ANZAC Day at the National Cathedral
As was the case last year, a memorial service was held for ANZAC day at the National Cathedral in Washington DC. This year, I brought the family along (including Nannie and Roger).
The Cathedral is still an impressive looking building and has a great spot on the top of a hill.
After the service we had a bit of a look around. This space-themed stained glass window has a piece of the moon embedded within it.
We then went up top to have a look at the view.
Unfortunately, the weather has been warm and humid lately, and the air was quite hazy, restricting our view somewhat.
The Cathedral is still an impressive looking building and has a great spot on the top of a hill.
After the service we had a bit of a look around. This space-themed stained glass window has a piece of the moon embedded within it.
We then went up top to have a look at the view.
Unfortunately, the weather has been warm and humid lately, and the air was quite hazy, restricting our view somewhat.We did get to see the Vice President land at his home a few miles away.
O Dark 45
Today is ANZAC Day, a day when we celebrate a battle that ended in defeat and a large loss of life. However, it built our reputation and established our identity as a nation (and this applies to New Zealand as well).
It is traditional to start the day with a Dawn service all over the world. Services were heled throughout Australia, Gallipoli in Turkey where the battle took place, and of course here in Washington DC. The site for this morning's service was the Korean War Memorial, near the Lincoln Memorial. As always, the Washington Monument was also hovering nearby.
As you can see, there was quite a gathering of dignateries from a number of countries, each who placed a wreath in rememberance. And there was quite a crowd.
Wreaths were laid by Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, France, Turkey.
After the service, I ran into some familiar faces from both Australia and Canada.
It is traditional to start the day with a Dawn service all over the world. Services were heled throughout Australia, Gallipoli in Turkey where the battle took place, and of course here in Washington DC. The site for this morning's service was the Korean War Memorial, near the Lincoln Memorial. As always, the Washington Monument was also hovering nearby.
As you can see, there was quite a gathering of dignateries from a number of countries, each who placed a wreath in rememberance. And there was quite a crowd.
Wreaths were laid by Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, France, Turkey.
After the service, I ran into some familiar faces from both Australia and Canada.
As we returned to the car after the service, the sun started rising.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
If It's Wednesday, It Must Be the Nationals
Time for a change of pace after last night's intensity. We headed off to the baseball. The nationals have a new ballpark, purpose built, as opposed to RFK Stadium they have been using since moving from Montreal a few years ago.
Tonight's opponents were the New York Mets. James and Josie said they saw Mets fans all over DC during the day, and there appeared to be more Mets fans than Nationals fans at the game (and they were certainly more vocal, especially as the night progressed).
They have 4 mascots (4 presidents) and I chose to have my photo taken with George.
What a great job, making mud!
Tonight was Jackie Robinson night, as his number was retired. And the number ...
The crowd pours in from the Metro. It's a great view as you approach and enter the stadium. Once in, you can see the park from the rear.
As part of the entertainment, they have a race between the 4 presidents. Teddy was in the lead here, but Abraham ultimately won tonite, after Teddy did a hammy.
Play Ball!
And the Nationals score to go ahead.
It's always a bad sign when there's this many people on the pitcher's mound.
Looks more like a cover drive to me.
Not a good sign when the bases are loaded by the Mets.
And the winner ... not the Nationals tonight.
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