We were invited to a baby shower, and J decided to knit a hat and booties as our present, so we went down to Knit Happens in Alexandria, VA so she could pick out some yarn. I went along for the ride and ended up sitting in the "man chair" in the knitting store, reading the thoughtfully-supplied automotive and news magazines. After J made her purchase, we went on a little walking tour of Old Town Alexandria so as to make the best of the gorgeous weather. 

We walked all the way down to the waterfront, and checked out the progress on the new Wilson Bridge and National Harbor development across the river. There were gazillioins of residents and tourists out, with many cute dogs in evidence. We got some iced coffee drinks at Firehook for energy, and took quiet side streets back to the Metro. We stopped in the garden of historic Christ Church to admire the greenery and old, listing grave markers. I took a few pictures along the way, which will eventually appear on my Flickr page, once I download them from my camera. It was fun playing the tourist in my own backyard, and getting a little color in the process from the strong sun on my pasty, winter-white skin.

Tonight, JA came down from Columbia, MD, for Bollywood night. This evening's film is Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000), starring the beautiful Aishwarya Rai. I'm kindof half-watching, and half doing this blog entry, but definitely going over for the big song & dance routines. I think JA is allergic to M-kitty, or the pollen explosion brought about by the fine weather. I'd better go bring over some more tissues!