48 Hours in Washington DC: Part two
Background: If one read my previous blog post, they would know that I visited Washington DC for 48 hours two years ago. The latter post focused on the first 24 hours of the trip, whereas this post focuses on the second period of 24 hours. If one would like to know about how I continued the journey, continue reading. * * * Day 2: They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and I thus took it to heart by visiting Bread Furst, a cafe on Connecticut Avenue, which has a variety of baked goods such as fresh bread, muffins, and authentic croissants. However, Washington summers can often get exceedingly hot, like today. So, like many Washingtonians, I flocked to the river banks to catch a much needed breeze. I rented a bike, as it is prevalent and often an affordable means of transport ($8 for 24 hours), in order to see more of Washington DC. Although there are a multitude of possible routes, I headed northwest towards Dupont Circle. This is an area that has...