Sleet in Historic Capitol Hill

Sleep in this morning. So nice. Quick coffee, shopping list and off to find somewhere for brunch and a supermarket.
Historic Capitol Hill is a beautiful old residential area. Our street is a narrow one way, the houses mostly narrow terrace houses. From our place it is about a 20 minute walk to Eastern Market. As we stepped out our door it was beginning to lightly sleet. It was very cold hitting our faces but still a pleasant walk along the streets to through Lincoln Park the shopping area in Eastern Market. We passed a frozen fountain on the way - so cool, literally and figuratively. Found a nice bakery/cafe for a delicious brunch and with a full belly went to the supermarket for our supplies.
On our return walk the sleet had snow mixed in with it and was settling on the ground. Once home we caught up on the domestic chores. Neil made a a baked veg and mushroom risotto and me, the washing.Read more