A Day in Georgetown

Yesterday, I spent most of my day traveling to/from Georgetown or hanging out on the Potomac waterfront. In the morning, one of my oldest friends, Nick, was celebrating his 21st birthday at Farmers Fishers Bakers, a delicious restaurant bordering the Potomac River that has (since yesterday) become my favorite place to get brunch. It was $30 each for endless trips to the buffet, where my favorite dishes were the yogurt with granola and the Drag Through the Garden scramble. They also have some very fun drinks (served in giant bowls with fun-colored straws for the whole table), and the waiters are super friendly!

This is the brunch menu (at least for now). It is, to say the least, an amazing and decadent way to spend a morning. photo credit

This is the outside patio, which offers year-round seating. You can see the fountain, and off in the distance, the Potomac River. photo credit

Getting to Georgetown is never an easy task; the closest Metro stop is Foggy Bottom (Blue/Orange Lines), and that's not actually very close to much. (It is, however, close to Thunder Burger, home to one of the best burgers I've ever had the pleasure of tasting.) To get there, I decided to walk through Rock Creek Park, a large area filled with trees, other green things, and a beautiful creek. It was a pleasant walk, and I got to see plenty of dogs on runs with their owners. Once I arrived in Georgetown, I got to walk through the impressive row houses and upscale shopping areas, and had no trouble at all getting to the restaurant. I walked back the same way I had come, and immediately got ready for my second trip to the waterfront.

The second half of my day was spent kayaking on the river with two of my good friends, Janie and Jess. We met near the Farragut North (Red Line) Metro stop and took an Uber (cost about $8 each way) to the Key Bridge Boathouse, from which we rented some kayaks and headed out to the water. It was a gorgeous sunny day, but wasn't overwhelmingly hot, and the water was cool and calm. The system they've set up is very efficient; you fill out a waiver form, which you can find (along with pens) on the picnic tables near the dock, put on a life jacket, line up to receive a kayak, and then pay when you leave. The kayaks were $15 per hour, and we could have also rented paddle boards if we had preferred those! It was a great afternoon. Tip: If you do go kayaking here (which I highly recommend), bring a lock so you can put your stuff in a locker! You should also know that you can rent one for $2. Nobody told us this, so don't be afraid to ask! You're allowed to bring your stuff out onto the water with you, but even if you stay in the boat the whole time, everything will get a little damp. Just be prepared!

This is Key Bridge Boathouse - it's very popular! photo credit

All in all, nothing too exciting, but I figured I'd share for those who want to keep up with the activities I'm discovering. Contact me with questions, suggestions, or comments - I'd love to hear from you!