My days in Maryland

I left on a Monday to fly across the continent to Maryland.  It took me through Minneapolis for a quick change in planes.

My first night was in a hotel in Crystal City, near the Ronald Reagan Airport.  The next day I went over to the Bratt's.  I took a few walks in the nearby Sligo Creek Park.

There were a lot of deer there, but I heard they did some culling the last few months.  I was always amazed at the wildlife that live so near a city.
I chose one day to take a trip down to The Mall.  My goal was to visit one of the new museums.

 I was able to get into the African American Museum.  It was my first time, a very interesting place to visit.

We even had a Cake Walk at CAJ this past spring.

 Being downtown I had to walk down the mall to see some of the monuments. 

 To my surprise, I found a memorial to the Japanese Americans during World War 2.

I am really grateful to God that I am able to pop back to Maryland every other year to catch up with friends. It was a very good visit and I enjoyed walking through the African American Museum.  Looking forward to my next visit.  

Lavender fields forever...

I am now just catching up with what I did this summer.  During the last days, in Abbotsford, before heading to Maryland, I went to visit a farm where they grow lavender and other flowers as well.  It is free, open to the public.  They have created a great place to wander with places where you can sit.  There is also a store that sells various lavender products. 

 I caught this bee being busy about getting pollen for its honey. 

 I tried the lavender ice cream, but I would say it was not my favorite, I probably wouldn't recommend it, maybe one scoop or so.  It was a relaxing way to spend an afternoon.  I give credit to Joyce for letting me know about this place.