Washington D.C. by Boat

FRIDAY- No freeways, traffic jams or rush hour, just the tranquil waters of the Potomac River passing through the heart of our nation's Capitol. Our only obstacles were the many crab pots and half-submerged logs. The river banks were lined with trees and stately homes, including George Washington’s Mount Vernon, for miles. We anchored just south of the Washington Monument, near the mall. The Pentagon is on the other side of the river. Moments ago the bay bloomed with little sail boats, racing all around us; Louis ran out to look. Teenagers were learning to sail. We wave for pictures as tour boats pass! I can hardly believe we’re in Washington. What a different experience it is from the water. One river bank is grass and park land and the other is marinas and buildings. This is truly the pretty side of the city.

Tomorrow we’ll dinghy ashore but tonight we’re enjoying the scenery from the water.

Out our back door.

Little sail boats everywhere.

Came to greet us after we anchored.