High Tea at The Mansion at Strathmore

The DCDC met for a festive high tea at Strathmore.

 The Mansion at Strathmore - Mary, Synthia, Jodi

 Christine, Jodi, Mary, Synthia

                                The First Plate

 The Desserts

 We were, of course, the last ones to leave the dining room.

Lebanese Taverna

Andrea and I enjoyed a wonderful evening with Kim and Eric and their two delightful children at our favorite 

Arab restaurant.

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 Kim and I ordered the Vegetarian Mezza.

 The ladies

 The men

The Skating Rink in front of the restaurant - a taste of Minnesota!

Assaggi

Andrea and I invited George and Dal to join us at our favorite Italian restaurant, Assaggi, in McLean.

Christmas Reception at the Royal Norwegian Embassy

We had a lovely evening at the Norwegian Embassy.

 

Christine stands at the entrance to the Embassy.

                                                         Christmas dinner - heavy on fish!

       

                         Burt, Carla, Linden the Cultural Attache', Christine, Kristin, Nordic Dancers