Independence Day Fireworks DC

Independence Day Fireworks DC

This day was really hot. I had to walk a lot to get to one of the best view spots from early on because the traffic gets really harsh, hard to find a parking lot and the streets are blocked later. Finally managed to get 

Gyu Shige Japanese BBQ

Gyu Shige Japanese BBQ

Decent plating and scrumptious foods! It was one satisfying dinner. Quite crowded and lively atmosphere, it’s better to make a reservation in advance. We had other parts of meat this time but the table right next had a wagyu steak and it looked really grand 

Great Falls

Great Falls

Such a great place to take a walk on a sunny day. The sunset seen with the great falls was so beautiful. The path to the lookout is well organized with wooden decks and stairs. I prefer to access from the Great falls tavern visitor 

Q by Peter Chang

Q by Peter Chang

A big fancy Chinese restaurant. I think they use very good fresh ingredients. All the menus I tried were tasty as well as the Beijing duck. https://www.qbypeterchang.com/

UnCommon Luncheonette

UnCommon Luncheonette

Good place for snacks and drinks for lunch. I guess locals come here often for a meal. The fish and chips were tasty. The amount of food was enough for me and the staff was friendly. https://uncommonluncheonette.com/

Lavender bouquet

Lavender bouquet

Using the lavender that has not yet bloomed is the key to drying it. I placed the dried bouquet in the vase on the piano next to the candle bin and a lavender soap that my friend got me as a souvenir for the trip 

Seven Oaks Lavender Farm

Seven Oaks Lavender Farm

It’s a lovely small lavender farm. There were many bees flying around but they wouldn’t attack even if I was very near to cut the lavender stems. Just be careful not to touch them directly or cut the flower they are feeding themselves. There were 

Butler’s Orchard and blueberry picking

Butler’s Orchard and blueberry picking

Lots of jumbo-size blueberries to pick. There were many people with children too. I recommend signing up as early as possible for this blueberry event to get the best blueberries before they are taken or thrown on the ground. And wear a hat it’s very 

Bread

Bread

Small baby fist-sized bread bun and toast bread. It’s a little chewy and fluffy bread.

Parkside Spa & Sauna

Parkside Spa & Sauna

This spa is located near one of the H mart grocery stores and I think it’s targeting mothers who have free time after or before grocery shopping during the weekday daytime. It’s a relatively small sauna place compared to other Korean spas in this area