Monuments and Mochas

So of course part of moving to a new place is finding new spots to hang out and spend time. Living a few miles from downtown DC, there are a myriad of options for dining and entertainment, as well as more educational venues like museums and monuments. Geoff is much more the history buff than I am; he enjoys learning the story behind the monument or the facts about a battle, etc… I am more interested in how it looks and if its near a coffee shop, ha. Speaking of coffee shops, we have found a nearby cafe that is quite enjoyable! The best thing is that Buzz Bakery is open almost any hour of the day (6am-midnight), has outdoor seating AND free off-street parking. We have been twice so far and have not been disappointed with our selections. I recommend the “Zebra” which is a half milk chocolate/ half white chocolate mocha. We have yet to try any of their pastries which look oh-so-yummy and include a wide assortment of cupcakes, pies, tarts, and brownies. *mouth watering* So here is your warning that if you come to visit us, Buzz will most likely be included in our itinerary :)

Ok so back to the historical part of this post… early this week Geoff and I took advantage of the unseasonably cool, dry weather and spent the evening at the National Mall. We visited the Washington Monument, then walked over to the WWII memorial from there. The WWII memorial was completed in 2004, and is a“monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people to the common defense of the nation and to the broader causes of peace and freedom from tyranny throughout the world.” Geoff made sure I learned some historical facts while I enjoyed looking at the beautiful fountains, and people watching. While I’m sure the monuments are impressive in the daylight, seeing them all lit up at night was a pretty sight indeed. I’m sure that won’t be our last venture to one of the many historical markers in this city, but since we both hate hot and humid weather there’s a good chance that won’t happen until October! For an extra sweet end to the evening, we ventured downtown to a cupcakery where we had a B1G1 coupon. Why else would you pay over $3 for a cupcake, right? Anyway, so this Red Velvet Cupcakery had some pretty delicious choices. Geoff got the Carrot Cake cupcake, and I got the Summertime cupcake (lemon cake with cream cheese icing and coconut flakes on top). I don’t quite understand what all the hype is over cupcakes, and am pretty astonished at how many cupcake joints there are in the area, but this one would probably earn a return trip from me… as long as I had a coupon of course :)