Go on a West Wing Tour (Carried Over from 2011-2014

After many years, Lyssa FINALLY goes on a West Wing tour and completes one of her longest-held bucket list items.

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Eat Caviar

Completed: 18. Eat Caviar I chose to complete this goal at Mari Vanna, a Russian restaurant in D.C. with caviar (of course) and infused vodkas (bonus). I ordered the Family Sturgeon Black Caviar, which was served with blinis, sour cream, butter, dill, lemon, and green onions. It was $50. I tasted the caviar by itself … Continue reading Eat Caviar

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Take a Paddleboat to Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Completed: 8. Take a Paddleboat to Thomas Jefferson Memorial Who wouldn't want to do this?!?! I decided long ago that I wanted to paddle boat to the Jefferson Memorial. There's one little problem that delayed completing this: I can't swim (another goal that needs to be completed). Not that you need to swim to paddle boat, … Continue reading Take a Paddleboat to Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Go to the Top of the Washington Monument

Completed: 20. Go to the Top of the Washington Monument Let's talk about this goal, "Go to the top of the Washington monument." We have quite the history: December 31st, 2010: I added this goal onto my 2011 bucket list. Sometime in early 2011, I bought tickets to go to the top. On the day our tour was scheduled, it … Continue reading Go to the Top of the Washington Monument

Kayak on the Potomac

Completed: 11. Kayak on the Potomac Many of our goals this year require the weather gods to be on our side, and up until about a month ago, I didn't think winter would end. Alas, the warmth is here to stay and has made me feel like I've been reborn. On a joyous, warm spring day, I completed … Continue reading Kayak on the Potomac

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Visit the Mormon Temple in DC

Completed: 5. Visit the Mormon Temple in DC *As you may or may not know, if you're not Mormon, you can't go into the building, hence why I could only visit the outside.* The temple is technically located in Kensington, Maryland, however it is named the Washington DC Temple. This is a must see. This … Continue reading Visit the Mormon Temple in DC

Visit the United States Air Force Memorial

Completed: 6. Visit the United States Air Force Memorial What an impressive structure.  When traveling to Washington D.C. you can't miss this memorial.  I decided last year I wanted to learn about the memorial and the history behind it.  I learned a lot from my visit.  At the memorial you'll find a tribute to fallen … Continue reading Visit the United States Air Force Memorial