Or at least, that's what I like to call them. For a pricey $7 a pound, one may relish in a bite of these succulent cuties but for $0, you can relish in the role of a tourist and take pictures of them instead. I chose the latter. I found these at the Eastern market, a local farmer's market that runs on Saturdays and Sundays. Think urban swap meet. There's veggies, fresh flowers, local artists, baked goods and crafts. My finds for the day? A container of homemade Cilantro Lime hummus and a package of dried apples. Much success.
I later ventured alone to the grocery store for a much needed box of cereal and ran into a political adviser for the Pentagon who gave me his card to schedule a private tour. The people here are friendly and eager to talk, to say the least.
Our scavenger hunt continued to the museum of Pope John Paul II which was hidden near a forest across from Catholic University. I would transfer based on architecture alone. I made at least two Harry Potter references today...can you guess why? The buildings are very Hogwarts-esque. After some browsing and fun pictures with the pope statue, we headed to the far south of town to find Gravelly Point Park near the Reagan National Airport. The airplanes fly so low that you feel it's going to hit you! In total, I think I walked eight miles today in leather boots that I will never allow to tempt me on "comfortable walking days." I was miserable but exercised, to say the least.
The city air is brisk but some snow patches still remain. For us Californians, it's still a thrill. Pictured here is Amy Seed, a sophomore from Biola University. More to come from the exciting city life. Off to find a church tomorrow morning and then off to the Senate building!
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