Potomac River Fish T-H-I-S Big!

Yesterday morning, I stopped dead in my tracks along the Potomac River when I saw this fish--literally right in front of me. I asked if I could take a picture and the very nice man said, "Sure, you should take a video--wait, get me in the picture for some perspective." He went on to say that this one was small and that he has gotten much bigger fish out of the Potomac. Well now, that is good news; glad that real, living things are surviving in that water. :)

Galaxy S4 Performs Properly in Polar Temps

Potomac River near Key Bridge

Washington, D.C., has endured extremely cold temperatures this past week with no end in sight. Best news for me--the single-digit morning runs have not affected the performance of my Galaxy S4 in the least!

The Potomac River is not completely frozen. Few people were out this morning in the 20+ degree weather (felt like a heat wave); we had a few snow flurries this afternoon too. I'm ready for spring.

Even the Potomac Looked Nice Today

Today's weather was hard to beat. Many people were out enjoying the sunny, 60-degree day.

Potomac River with Kennedy Center

Enough Rain Already!

Washington, DC, has had enough rain this week--over three inches alone yesterday. This morning I ran through the mist. The Potomac was a mucky brown. Although the flood walls were up in Georgetown, the actual level of the Potomac did not look that high. There is actually an iPhone app to check the levels of the Potomac in addition to local paddling news.

Georgetown Waterfront

Georgetown Flood Walls

Hains Point

Perfect fall weather, with some clouds and a nice breeze. Enjoyed a long run to/from Hains Point in East Potomac Park. The 300-plus acre peninsula is located between the Potomac River and the Washington Channel. There is a golf course, mini-golf course, tennis center, outdoor pool, playground, picnic areas, and 320 free parking spaces. This is definitely a Washington gem.

Path along the Potomac, on my way to Hains Point.

Air Mail plaque commemorating first airplane mail delivery route in West Potomac Park. It is mounted on a rock along the path.

Hains Point, looking at the Ronald Reagan National Airport.

Hains Point, East Potomac Park, looking toward Wilson Bridge.

Hains Point, looking toward Anacostia.

Tidal Basin, viewing Washington Monument and Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

Spoils of the Potomac River

Yuck

Crew Teams on the Potomac River

A sure sign that spring is just around the corner...crew teams are practicing on the water. Although the temperature was advertised at 48 degrees, it felt more like 38 with the wind.

Looking toward the Kennedy Center

Rosslyn Skyline

Looking toward the Key Bridge