DC is a visual delight during this time period. Fortunately, my job brings me here for work this time around ! The blossoms bring optimism in contrast to the other important agendas being tackled at the Hill. My trips to DC end up becoming a memorable time of my life and here's an account.
I checked out dinner places such as Zaytinya, Jaleo, Adam's Morgan, etc. I will miss meeting a friend of mine once I am out of this project.
a - The Blossoms - they bring in some optimism during the national crises (oil, subprime, etc). Check the Yoshino cherry tree Bloom Watch here.
b - CNBC had their special episode based out of there. In a hot debate, we are having several sessions and congressional and senate member hearings. The credit contraction is going to result in an inopportune set of issues for the developed nations. On a side note, I received the IRS letter about the stimulus just recently.
c - DC's environment is well maintained. Personal safety and health facilities are good. Education is available via educational institutions such as Georgetown and GWU. The transportation is good - few chokes here and there. Public services are plenty - as will be expected in a developed nation's capital.
District of Columbia has its own unique challenges. For instance, they didn't have a team and hence, they got Nationals now.
On the flights back home, I ended up meeting two fine individuals who believe in doing the right things and not the popular things - one's a save-the-earth lady and the other has great pride for her country and serves her country!
This has indeed been a memorable phase in life.
