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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Christmas on the Potomac, Part 2

I have decided it would be best to break the details of this trip in to several posts,
I could never do it justice in just one entry.

Let's start with Day One...

We arrived at the Gaylord National Hotel on the 
Potomac River in Maryland,
on Sunday the 18th around 2 p.m.


Our room was ready


and we quickly settled in!!


This was the daytime view from the balcony of our room,


this was the view at night!!
Breathtaking, right??


We ate at McCloones right on the Inner Harbor.
This was my dinner, steak and mashed potatoes, smothered in mushrooms and frizzled onions.
The meal was enormous, I was only able to eat half.


Chuck had this pasta dish, with chicken and bacon.
It was good, mine was better!!


After dinner we went for a walk along the National Harbor,
the Christmas Tree was spectacular,
60 feet tall, 20,000 lights!!


One of many self portraits...

Today was amazing, I know tomorrow is even better!!

Good night, sleep tight.....you two have a busy day tomorrow!!


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23 comments:

  1. JillDecember 22, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Wow! Wow! Wow! Gorgeous room, views and lights but it all pales in comparison to your smile.

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  2. Farm GirlDecember 22, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Wow that is just so beautiful! I love the view and the food looks so good. Just keep smiling. You have such a lovely smile.

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  3. LindaDecember 22, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    How awesome!!! You must be having the BEST time!! Love seeing all the lights!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Very nice! Looks like you're having a blast... the view from the room is spectacular =)

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  5. TexWisGirlDecember 22, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    this is the first photo i can remember with you wearing something other than sandals! :)

    LOVE that beautiful tree. :)

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  6. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)December 22, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Oh girl, this is so much fun and I'm thrilled your sharin' it with us!

    Glory, I can't even begin to imagine the view from your balcony at night in person!!! Fabulous!

    'Love those self~portrait, you two are just too darn stinkin' cute together!

    God bless and have a very wonderfully bright and beautiful Christmas sweetie!!!

    MERRY CHRISTMAS YA'LL!!! :o)

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  7. BevDecember 22, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Oh my...how wonderful!!

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  8. Auntie sezzzzzz...December 22, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Wonderful trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice to spend time in a city, at Christmas Holiday Time!!! :-)

    "Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childish days; that can recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth; and transport the sailor and the traveller, thousands of miles away, back to his own fire-side and his quiet home!"
    ~~Charles Dickens,
    "The Pickwick Papers", 1836

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  9. Ruth HiebertDecember 22, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    WOW!!! That night scene from your balcony is marvellous. Even though I am not hungry right now that steak looks so good. Looking forward to more beauty.

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  10. barbara l. haleDecember 22, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Day 1 was terrific. Looking forward to the rest. Nice looking hotel and dinner!!

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  11. Sandra WilkesDecember 22, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I want to go there! My husband is retiring this summer and we are ready to begin traveling. This just whets my appetite...and I just know I would've eaten the whole thing! How do you get your self portraits? I know you are not carrying a tripod around!

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  12. EllieDecember 22, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Oh that looks like a wonderful hotel. Your room is lovely and the view - what can I say but wow!!!
    And your meal, delicious. Can't wait for your next post now lol.

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  13. BonnieDecember 22, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Debbie, Gaylord knows how to do it up right. It looks like a wonderful time. Both dinners look delicious to me. Hugs, Bonnie

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  14. SusanDecember 22, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    That food, I am so jealous! You should have a lot of fun in a fabulous place like that! Have fun! You deserve it!

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  15. Blessed SerendipityDecember 22, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Wow what an amazing hotel with a beautiful view and your dinner looked fantastic. That is a great picture of you and your hubs.

    xo,
    Danielle

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  16. SaunDecember 22, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Wow,that place looks awesome. I can't wait to see the rest. :)

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  17. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentDecember 23, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    I have never seen a complex with a closed in area like that. Amazing!

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  18. AdrienneDecember 23, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Yeah,these are amazing. That night time view of the lobby....might make one want to go back every year!

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  19. Scrappy Pink CornerDecember 23, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I tried to post a comment on the beautiful view from your room but did not go through. So I am here today to tell you that I love your blog post. Beautiful.


    Happy Holidays to you and your family.
    ANA

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  20. AndeeDecember 23, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    It looks amazing!

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  21. eileeninmdDecember 24, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Wonderful photos, Debbie. I have been wanting to stay at this place myself. It looks beautiful and the food looks delicious! I have to go and check out your other Potomac posts.

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  22. stardustDecember 26, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    What a gorgeous travel! Your big smiles are contagious. Thank you for making me feel happy. You’re shining with Chuck resonating in the dazzling lights. Belated Merry Christmas and wish you all the best for the New Year.

    Yoko

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  23. Carole M.December 28, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    lots of lovely photos; you two look like a lovely couple. Meals look great (especially yours).

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