A very busy Sunday

Our day started at 0400. This is not typical, but appropriate. Hoc Sieu and Amina had to catch an early flight back to Maryland. They have called to say they made it with no difficulties. It was the finale of a wonderful reunion. We have known them for about 30 years. Thankfully they were able to visit us for the first time. Consequently, there were many place to take them and such little time.

Since it was their vacation they wanted to make sure it was our vacation too. Therefore, we did not spend much time in the kitchen.

In our area there are many places to go and many restaurants that are fantastic. A trip to the Country Club Plaza is a must for any out-of-town visitor. Even on a hot day it is great.

Union Station is another sight that must be seen to be believed. While there we went to the September 11th exhibit which is only being shown in a very few cities. Among all of the poignant exhibits was this one of a flag found in the rubble.


Another one of the exhibits showed some of the shoulder patches of those police departments who sent folks to help with the rescue efforts, etc.


After seeing that exhibit we were allowed into Science City. What a great time. It is designed for children to learn things about science in very unique and interactive ways. Our friends enjoyed it as much as we did. It brought out the child in all of us. They had a tough time getting coordinated on one of the activities which tests just that. Each of them could only move the object in one direction. They had to coordinate there movements to get the object into the center of the screen. It is easier said than done even with coaching.

As for the restaurants where we dined, you alreay know we had a marvelous meal at P. F. Changs on the Plaza, The next evening we had the pleasure of dining at Tatsu's French Restaurant. The wine was good too. For our last evening we had Bar-B-Q at Jack's Stacks near Union Station. It is some of the best you can get.

Enough for now. I must rest up after such a short night.

Serve well!