In Vino Veritas

I have come closer to completing #2 - Use Groupon Deals, as this past weekend I took my brother (who was visiting me in D.C.) to a wine tasting at Unicorn Winery in Amissville, VA.

The deal was fantastic - a wine tasting of 6-8 wines for 2 people, 2 free glasses of wine to enjoy on their patio (which overlooked a pond where people were fly fishing), a free bottle of wine to take home, and 2 souvenir wine glasses. Talk about a fantastic deal. Keep 'em comin' Groupon/LivingSocial. I salute you.

I also enjoyed this winery because as soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the owner's dog, a Schnauzer. He was absolutely adorable, and so friendly! It can't get any better than that.

I've also completed #17 on my list - Visit the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria. Sam and I took the guided tour (only $5 each!), which takes you through the free public areas, and then allows you to see more of the temple along with the observation deck! And let me tell you, the view is spectacular. With the heat haze, we only had 10 miles of visibility, but were told on a clear, cool day the view is 5 times that! We could see the Capitol Building, the Washington Monument, most of Alexandria, the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge, and the National Harbor.