Does the blog title intrigue you? Well.....let me assure you that we are NOT in Europe! Rather, we are in the DC area enjoying the many cultures that abound here.
We stayed at our favorite B&B in Takoma Park and hopped the metro into Old Town Alexandria where we began the day as spectators of the annual Scottish Walk.
This was a delightful parade offering entertainment by numerous Scottish bagpipers
all featuring different clansmen plaid.
Doggies of Scottish origin
And, perhaps, some not indigenous to Scotland, but entertaining, nonetheless.
most were dressed in their wee fine plaid, but this little guy didn't quite fit the part.
There were some fancy cars
and a few Scottish Santas among the group.
The event was more entertaining than I would have ever imagined, although I do question the presence of King Henry VIII among the participants.
After the parade we ambled along the Potomic where we spotted this yacht owner getting ready for the annual boat festival of lights. Couldn't help but chuckle at the Santas relaxing by the palm trees.
Our plans for the day included a performace of the Christmas Carol at the Little Theater in Alexandria.
The tickets were only $15.00, so how could I resist? Particularly since the Ford's Theater seats for this Christmas Classic were running $134.00 minimum?
Well.....let me just say that you get what you pay for. But the play was definitely entertaining and one of the quickest that we have ever attended.
But, in the long run, three ghosts came and went and Scrooge realized the error of his ways. And the performance of Bob Crachet was extremely entertaining. We certainly left the place laughing!
With the night still quite young, we boarded the metro to Metro Center and made a quick walk to view the National Christmas Tree, which looked quite spectacular this year.
Despite the crowds, we still managed to make our way close enough to get some terrific shots.
We headed back to the Metro, and this time headed west to the Arlington area, where we met up with my good friend from high school, Winthrop. He drove us to his home for some entertaining conversation. Time flew by way too fast, and before you know it, Winthrop was driving us into Georgetown, where we had reservations for dinner at the CapitalPrague Restaurant. Our original plans were for him to join us, but, alas, he could not. Maybe next time?
I had heard about this restaurant when it first opened, so I was eager to check it out personally. The staff was eager to please, and was more than happy to take our photo.
It didn't take long for Marty and me to choose an order of the Bryndzda Halusky, a typical Slovak dish, which Amy and I partook of many times while in Modra.
Ahhh...It was melt-in-your mouth fabulous! Not quite like the flavors of Slovakia, but certainly a whole lot closer!
After all of that walking today, I decided to splurge on the warm cheese strudel with vanilla ice cream for dessert.
are you drooling yet?
After dinner, we walked the mile distance to the metro where we began our trip back to Takoma Park.
Scotland in the morn' finished with Slovakia in the evening with a whole lot of fun sandwiched in between.
Really, could you ask for a more exciting day?
This was a delightful parade offering entertainment by numerous Scottish bagpipers
Doggies of Scottish origin
And, perhaps, some not indigenous to Scotland, but entertaining, nonetheless.
most were dressed in their wee fine plaid, but this little guy didn't quite fit the part.
There were some fancy cars
And the Loch Ness Monstor
and a few Scottish Santas among the group.
The event was more entertaining than I would have ever imagined, although I do question the presence of King Henry VIII among the participants.
After the parade we ambled along the Potomic where we spotted this yacht owner getting ready for the annual boat festival of lights. Couldn't help but chuckle at the Santas relaxing by the palm trees.
Our plans for the day included a performace of the Christmas Carol at the Little Theater in Alexandria.
The tickets were only $15.00, so how could I resist? Particularly since the Ford's Theater seats for this Christmas Classic were running $134.00 minimum?
Well.....let me just say that you get what you pay for. But the play was definitely entertaining and one of the quickest that we have ever attended.
But, in the long run, three ghosts came and went and Scrooge realized the error of his ways. And the performance of Bob Crachet was extremely entertaining. We certainly left the place laughing!
With the night still quite young, we boarded the metro to Metro Center and made a quick walk to view the National Christmas Tree, which looked quite spectacular this year.
We headed back to the Metro, and this time headed west to the Arlington area, where we met up with my good friend from high school, Winthrop. He drove us to his home for some entertaining conversation. Time flew by way too fast, and before you know it, Winthrop was driving us into Georgetown, where we had reservations for dinner at the CapitalPrague Restaurant. Our original plans were for him to join us, but, alas, he could not. Maybe next time?
I had heard about this restaurant when it first opened, so I was eager to check it out personally. The staff was eager to please, and was more than happy to take our photo.
It didn't take long for Marty and me to choose an order of the Bryndzda Halusky, a typical Slovak dish, which Amy and I partook of many times while in Modra.
Ahhh...It was melt-in-your mouth fabulous! Not quite like the flavors of Slovakia, but certainly a whole lot closer!
After all of that walking today, I decided to splurge on the warm cheese strudel with vanilla ice cream for dessert.
After dinner, we walked the mile distance to the metro where we began our trip back to Takoma Park.
Scotland in the morn' finished with Slovakia in the evening with a whole lot of fun sandwiched in between.
Really, could you ask for a more exciting day?
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