#12 Georgetown stroll . .

#12 Take a walk through Georgetown - preferably around Halloween

I took my walk through Georgetown on Halloween, yikes! There were people and cops everywhere but the energy made it very fun. I absolutely love Georgetown. I live two blocks away and I try to visit as much as possible.

I even ran into Lady Gaga!

#13 C & O Canal . .

#13 Ride a bike along the C&O Canal.

This was quite possibly the best afternoon I've had here. I seriously felt like I was in a movie. Bikes have that affect.

#20 Pray at the National Cathedral . .

I've visited the cathedral three times and I'm just now getting a picture. It felt unnatural even though people were snapping photos like it was going out of style.

In summary, it was less awkward then I expected, more awkward than it should have been.

The story of Jonah . . .

The story of Jonah from Corinth Baptist Church on Vimeo.

You'll probably love this as much as I did . . .

#4 Arlington Cemetery

Arlington Cemetery - Count every headstone in one row, while still being respectful.

I never thought a cemetery could be so appealing. My first stop was the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I practically ran to the tomb because I knew the changing of the guards would take place shortly after I hopped off the metro train. I went from being in a frantic scurry, to a state of complete solemn wonder during the ceremony.

Each step the soldiers took was precise, each phrase was perfectly cited and the feeling was surreal. I enjoy observing things that are done exactly right.

I couldn't help but admire the soldiers for being so good at what they do. That may sound silly, but a person who can do exactly what they are told every time is a rare gem. But what was most impressive was that they know why they were doing what they do.

#17 Old Town, Alexandria . .

#17 Tour Old Town Alexandria . .

Last Saturday night I went on a ghost tour of Old Town Alexandria. I knew I would love it for a couple of reasons. First of all, the tour guide was wearing a kilt and had a Santa Clause beard. I'm sure ghost tour guide is just one of his many seasonal jobs. Second, he told us within the first three minutes that he is the chairman and founder of the D.C. Paranormal Society. Boy were we in for a treat.

The tour was beyond entertaining and I learned more about the history of Old Town Alexandria than I thought I would. George Washington had a house there. He called it his "town house." He coined that term. Just another reason to love George.

In days gone by, everyone who had an eligible daughter would paint their door a periwinkle color to solicit dating opportunies. If only it were that easy now. To this day, the city issues a mandate to one home in the city to paint their door a periwinkle color for one year. I love that. I'm not above using a little force to make things happen.

#5 WWII Memorial

#5 Find the Utah column at the WWII Memorial.

This place is totally underrated and totally beautiful. Thanks for pointing it out Lou!