Hallowed Ground and Old Town

Arlington National Cemetery and with Washington Monument in the background

Yes, I took this postcard-esque photo!! :D

Reika and I spent this fine day visiting the Arlington Cemetery (easily accessed by Metro). The two major sites for us to visit were President John F. Kennedy's grave and the Tomb of the Unknowns. 

J. F. Kennedy

Tomb of the Unknowns with a guard on duty

A ceremony honoring the soldiers

Reika at the Memorial Amphitheater

The Memorial Amphitheater beside the Tomb of the Unknowns

On our way out

It was a nice walk and great weather!

My next stop was King Street in Alexandria, VA. that Tanya recommended me to go. A street, and heart of the historic Old Town Alexandria, we passed by everyday on the shuttle to site and seemed to have lots of little interesting stores. I picked up an iced latte and an eclair to go from a little cafe, mmm

From the King Street Metro stop, all the way to the waterfront on King Street (approx. 30 minutes walk) was full of gourmet café and bakeries (lots of cupcakes!), boutiques, antique shops, independent design stores, and restaurants. It's a very tourist-friendly area, with informative signs and directions at almost every intersection, including signs that tell you what shops were on the side streets.

Finally arrived to the waterfront!

To my surprise, there's Big Top!

You see?

Plaza by the water. See the little boy playing trumpet? He was REALLY good!

He was like a professional. Don't worry, he wasn't alone, someone like a father-figure was there. Apparently he got videos on Youtube too!

Free King St. Trolley service from Metro - Waterfront (plus in between stops)!

Air-conditioned too!

Pleasantly surprised to discover that the trolley can take me all the way back to the Metro station as I was done with walking! Runs from 11:30am-10pm everyday, every :10, :30, and :50 after every hour. The driver was really nice too, telling jokes the whole way.

It's been a good day! :)