We made the long trek today to Norfolk in order to attend the DPAA meeting tomorrow which is being held at the Hilton Main. Little did we know that we would find ourselves in the midst of a Marathon being held in the morning, and a parade being held tomorrow night! Luckily, we booked only one night here, and we hope to depart before the road closures for the parade tomorrow!
I was able to secure a room at the same venue, with a magnificent view of the river. We arrived just in time to capture a photo of the sun setting.
How awesome is that?
And, this is the view at present.
My husband is sitting in a chair near the window and tells me that he just might sit there looking out all night. Good for him. I think I'll enjoy the comfy bed which pretty much offers the same view.
After checking in, we decided to take a walk about and check out the harbor. But not before spotting some entertaining decor in our midst.
In the harbor sits the USS Wisconsin, all decorated up with a festive holiday display.
and the surrounding area was equally entertaining.
Someone thought he'd add to the decor.
Honestly.....were you surprised by that?
The weather was perfect for a walk....not too chilly, but brisk enough to add to the festive air.
One of the local venues had a large photo of the Wisconsin without its decorations.
I read that it is docked in just 2 to 4 feet of water, and it is tied down to endure hurricane force winds. Pretty amazing when you think of it.
We enjoyed a delightful dinner in the hotel restaurant, where it appears that books abound.
And that was just a fraction of what they have in the restaurant. Quite an interesting display, for sure.
Here's hoping for an informative meeting tomorrow. If I have time, I'll attempt a recap.
In the meantime, I'm going to relax and just enjoy the view.....from the comfort of my bed!
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