We started with a quick look inside of the Rock Creek Park Nature Center and waited for more classmates to join us.
After a bit of waiting, our friends arrived and we ventured onto our nature hike. We decided to take the Rapids Bridge Hike, which was 2 miles. So if you were to take this hike, I would suggest wearing very comfortable shoes. I'd also suggest that you dress according to the weather. It was 87 degrees that day so I made sure to dress in lighter layers, with a flannel tied around my waist, just in case it got cold. Also make sure to bring water.
The hike was tiring, but fun. We maybe got lost a couple times, but we found our way fast, thanks to the hike map. My feet were hurting by the end of the hike, but it was totally worth it!
We also came across the Fort DeRussy.
After completing the hike, we we back to the Nature Center, where we took a closer look.
Once we finished this visit, it was time to take the bus to a Metro station, our way to get to DuPont Circle, a historical neighborhood, park, and more. After getting off of the Metro, we stopped at Panera for lunch and just a small break. We were tired.
< A picture of the circle which was created in 1871. A statue of Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont was there for 37 years, from 1884 until 1921, when it was replaced with this fountain.
After spending a bit of time here, just enjoying the sight, we headed off to our 6 shops we were supposed to check out.
We started with Fantom Comics, an awesome comic book store.
Next we spent some time in Bedazzled, a bead/beading supply/jewelry making shop. It was beautiful.
The next stop was a bookstore and cafe/grill called Kramerbooks. I sadly don't have any pictures of us at this shop for some reason, but it was a lot of fun.
Then we went on the stop #4: Filmore and 5th, a consignment shop.
We then headed to Secondi Inc, another consignment shop.
Finally we headed to our last destination, which was an amazing shop called Pansaari. We loved it there.
My phone was dead at this point, and I can't find any pictures (which is really sad) but it's a beautiful shop who really welcomed our group.
After completing the hike, we we back to the Nature Center, where we took a closer look.
Once we finished this visit, it was time to take the bus to a Metro station, our way to get to DuPont Circle, a historical neighborhood, park, and more. After getting off of the Metro, we stopped at Panera for lunch and just a small break. We were tired.
< A picture of the circle which was created in 1871. A statue of Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont was there for 37 years, from 1884 until 1921, when it was replaced with this fountain.
After spending a bit of time here, just enjoying the sight, we headed off to our 6 shops we were supposed to check out.
We started with Fantom Comics, an awesome comic book store.
Next we spent some time in Bedazzled, a bead/beading supply/jewelry making shop. It was beautiful.
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The next stop was a bookstore and cafe/grill called Kramerbooks. I sadly don't have any pictures of us at this shop for some reason, but it was a lot of fun.
Then we went on the stop #4: Filmore and 5th, a consignment shop.
We then headed to Secondi Inc, another consignment shop.
Finally we headed to our last destination, which was an amazing shop called Pansaari. We loved it there.
My phone was dead at this point, and I can't find any pictures (which is really sad) but it's a beautiful shop who really welcomed our group.
