Capitals Win The Cup

We recently enjoyed Deb's niece and family visiting and got up to some fun adventures while they were here. Most notable (for me) was the Washington Capitals ice hockey team won the Stanley Cup final for the first time. DC was absolutely right behind the Caps and even the buses had 'Go Caps' scrolling on their number boards up top. The hockey finals are played the best of seven games. The other team was Las Vegas Golden Knights so the games were played in both DC and Vegas. When in Vegas, the stadium here opened for free so fans could watch the game on the big screen inside. Well the caps were on a winning streak and the 5th game saw the caps up 3-1. So if they won this game, they win the Cup. It was being played in Vegas but DC went all out and again opened the stadium and also had big screens outside the stadium and at several city street locations.

So me and hubby D left the girls at home and went into the city to watch the game in the street amongst the hoards. OMG - it was 3 hours of people crush and absolute excitement. The game was a nail biter and the crowd got tighter in the last half hour. Everyone was your friend. Team spirit brings fans together better than anything. Well the Caps won as you probably know by now. There were people going crazy with cheering and hugging and chanting like I've never heard. We took the metro train home and it was a rockin' ride of fun. You couldn't hear anything but banter and cheering.

It was a fantastic night and I'm so glad I went. I would not have gone if not for hubby D being here so very grateful he went with me. We both bought our t-shirts and were proudly telling people that 'WE were THERE!!'.

Hubby D was also brave and came flying with me. It was probably the windiest landings ever, so windy that the instructor had to land the plane, not me. But we flew over the Chesapeake Bridge and Annapolis so it was a scenic flight and I enjoyed the view too.

Here's me checking on him in the back seat during the flight - ha ha !!

No sick bag needed.

An update to my flying....I've got about 35 hours now and while my friend AH has passed his solo flight, I am yet to get there. I've got a hiccup with my medical so, it will be another 2 months before I can attempt my solo as I need my medical pass to go solo. However, I will progress with training and do the solo blocks at the end, all going well. So it's navigation and cross country ahead for me.

Another great find in DC was Duck Donuts. An interesting name but the donuts are fresh hot, and covered with any topping you want. 

They have good traditional Aussie hot cinnamon donuts too which were fantastic. Me thinks I'll be visiting Duck Donuts a bit more before heading home.

Speaking of home, the dogs had their first blood test - rabies test. The next step is paperwork in a month or so.

We have more visitors soon so stay tuned for more updates.

Kids train ride with the family visitors

Another Georgetown cupcake...

That Caps Crowd !!

It's a dogs life

Play time

Mummy's Boy