Thursday, June 02, 2005
Day 7: Maryland, DC
June 2: My last proper day in the DC area! It has gone so quickly and I can't believe I have to say bye to Beth so soon...
Due to many high recommendations, I decided to venture into Washington DC again to check out the International Spy Museum. It was actually very interesting and I would recommend it too, especially any 'Alias' fans out there. It spoke about the history of spying, gave you an identity, spoke about bugging, picking locks, disguise, weapons and equipment, various spies and cases well-known where spies were caught, WWII and D-Day, Berlin Wall and even modern times. My summary doesn't give it justice, but I spent a good few hours in there.
Then I met up with an old friend from Melbourne who is now living/finishing studies/working in Washington DC. Had lunch at the District Chophouse, a restaurant which also makes its own beer - nice place and in all the tourist guides.
Ran some errands before visiting the White House one last time, and heading back to Beth's to pack.
Went out with some of her friends for dinner to "Firefly" near Dupont Circle as a final farewell.
Up till all hours of the night chatting, a great week overall. Weather was sunny every day except today which was overcast.
Due to many high recommendations, I decided to venture into Washington DC again to check out the International Spy Museum. It was actually very interesting and I would recommend it too, especially any 'Alias' fans out there. It spoke about the history of spying, gave you an identity, spoke about bugging, picking locks, disguise, weapons and equipment, various spies and cases well-known where spies were caught, WWII and D-Day, Berlin Wall and even modern times. My summary doesn't give it justice, but I spent a good few hours in there.
Then I met up with an old friend from Melbourne who is now living/finishing studies/working in Washington DC. Had lunch at the District Chophouse, a restaurant which also makes its own beer - nice place and in all the tourist guides.
Ran some errands before visiting the White House one last time, and heading back to Beth's to pack.
Went out with some of her friends for dinner to "Firefly" near Dupont Circle as a final farewell.
Up till all hours of the night chatting, a great week overall. Weather was sunny every day except today which was overcast.
# posted by mishij @ 2:47 PM 
