I invited Thanna to celebrate her birthday at my place.
I rented a cottage from her and her husband for a number of years in
Lynchburg, Virginia and this wonderful couple became like family to me.
Thanna rode the Amtrak train and arrived in Olde Town Alexandria
where we dined at a French Restaurant and visited a shop.
The highlight of her stay was seeing a superb musical performance,
Les Miserables. Her visit ended with a nice visit and lunch with
our friends, Donna and Kevin. Happy Birthday Thanna!
Thanna arriving in the rain from Lynchburg, Virginia
The swanky Gaulois French Restaurant in historic Olde Town, Alexandria where we had lunch
Inside the French Restaurant
Our waiter
Thanna's birthday cake
Inside an Olde Towne, Alexandria shop
There were nice souvenirs for sale in this shop. Thanna bought a couple items.
We visited Phil's previous home in Alexandria, Virginia
Thanna pictured in front of my condo
Pinkie and Phil sent Thanna a beautiful flower arrangement for her birthday
Fortunately, it stopped raining when we arrived at Wolf Trap for Thanna's birthday surprise
We saw the musical, Les Miserables, inside the Feline Center at Wolf Trap.
We had orchestra seats with a great view of the stage.
Les Miserables was a superb evening musical production with special effects including gunfire
The following day we drove to Ashburn, Virginia to Donna and Kevin's beautiful home for a visit
Kevin designed and built an impressive patio in the back of their house.
He is pictured here with Thanna.
Thanna and Donna
Thanna poses for another picture before her departure.
I work in the red brick building with green rectangle awnings at the top floor.
The train station can be seen in front of it.
Thanna and I inside the train station
Thanna's poodle Joey anxiously awaits for her return