What fun! I got to spend my birthday (August 27) weekend in Manhattan with two of my daughters, Melissa & Maria. Believe me, whenever I have a chance to spend time with any of my daughters, I jump on it. I adjust my writing schedule (which lends itself to flexibility) if it allows me to schedule a quick visit. So, this weekend was a special treat. Pictured at right is just a photo shot of a typical NYC cafe w/outside tables. Since the weather was great all weekend, Melissa, Maria & I had ample opportunites to sit outside and dine al fresco or simply enjoy a drink & appetizers.We also took an early morning walk through Central Park, which is beautiful, in case you've never strolled through it. And since all three of us work out every day, we made our early morning walk our "workout" for the day. Maria had already made reservations for my birthday dinner, and it was wonderful. We were at a cafe near Union Square on their terrace. And Maria had an after-dinner treat that was even better than the fattening dessert we shouldn't have consumed. She'd bought tickets to the Broadway musical "Wicked," which I'd always wanted to see but had managed to miss every time I traveled to Manhattan. It was a fantastic production. I loved it! Thank you again, Maria!
destinations in Washington---Georgetown, Pennsylvania Avenue with the White House and all the historic buildings nearby, Lafayette Square and surrounding Federal style row houses that border that beautiful park on three sides, Foggy Bottom, the Capital itself, The Mall. . .just for starters. Washington is truly a beautiful Nation's Capital, and I encourage every one of you readers, bloggers, or visitors to consider making a visit there if you haven't yet. You won't regret it. The city is filled with fun & educational treasures. The museums and art galleries---some of the finest in the world, no exaggeration, are absolutely free. All the time. You can browse all day and into the evening and not even leave to eat. They have great cafes in ALL of them. Think about visiting and taking your families, especially if they've never been.
As for me----I'll be writing away on my Washington, DC--based mystery series with the character Molly Malone. More on Molly & her story later this Fall. Meanwhile, I'll be working away in a city that I love---and enjoying myself at the same time. Then on Saturday morning VERY early, I will drive off through adjacent Maryland and across the Chesapeake Bay via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to the OTHER side of Chesapeake Bay and the rest of the state of Maryland which borders the Bay southward.
Check out your maps, folks. It's easier to see than explain. Anyway, I'm staying at a beautiful inn right on the Bay for the Labor Day weekend, not far from the charming and picturesque village of St. Michaels, MD. I plan to relax BIG TIME in that beautiful setting. The inn is situated on a point of land that is surrounded by water on three sides. I intend to relax on a screened porch, or terrace, or patio, or one of their lawn chairs scattered under the trees---in the shade. All weekend. Well. . .I may wander into that charming town once or twice, then scurry back to a comfy spot and stare out at the water. . .again. . .and again. How do you folks plan to enjoy the weekend?
I'll be traveling next Tuesday, so Mary Jane Maffini, cozy mystery author of the new release CLOSET CONFIDENTIAL, will be posting in my spot September 7th. Meanwhile, enjoy the Labor Day Weekend, everyone!
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I love hearing your travel stories Maggie. I went to DC and NYC when I was 14 with a group from school, and have not made it back there since. I really do need to plan a trip there. So, I already had Colorado on my "to be planned" trip list, and now I need to add East Coast destinations too. Enjoy your travels. The place in St. Michaels sounds heavenly.
Your whole trip sounds heavenly. I love D.C., as long as I can stay within walking distance of the places I want to go. Parking is ridiculous there. I could spend a whole month in the Smithsonian alone. Maybe next spring for the cherry blossoms.
Two of my favorite places to visit - although, as a theater buff, I make it to NYC more often than DC. Now I have the urge to go back to both.
Thanks, Linda. I'll be relaxing after all my touring around Washington w/backpack & laptop all day. :) But I know I won't be able to stop "working" even while sitting and staring out at the Bay. Molly & friends will pop up and start spinning scenes. We writers really have no control over these characters, you know. They don't ask. They just show up in our heads. :)
Rural View---You should definitely come for next year's cherrt blossoms. They're beautiful. And the weather is usuall great in DC in late March.
Linda----Why don't you do half & half? Half in NY w/more theatre & half in DC for all that great scenery and surroundings.
Sounds like a great trip! Have fun and Happy belated birthday! :)
You picked my two favorite cities to visit. Glad you enjoyed Wicked.
Enjoy your stay.
I enjoy New York City and Washington DC but I think that for me San Francisco is number 1.
Have a great trip.
Helen Kiker
hdkiker@comcast.net
Andrea & Dru---Thanks, you guys. It was a really good birthday.
Helen---Everyone has a favorite city. Maybe you can take a trip in the neaer future?
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