This weekend my roommate, Mine, and I decided we should see a little more of DC while the weather is still on or side. So Saturday we woke up early - well, not early, but before noon, which is quite ambitious if you consider my past two weekend schedules - and headed over to the Eastern Market area.
The area, recommended by various friends, family members and "DC bucket list" websites, is a cute little compilation of art and jewelry vendors (god-forbid I leave without a new pair of leaf-shaped earrings), farmer's market-type stands and other specialty food sellers. There's also a separate flea market area, which is nice if you're, well, looking for a flea market - and a whole indoor food area stocked with an impressive variety of pastas, meats, cheeses and, by the smell of it, fried foods.
The vicinity in general has a bunch of restaurants as well, so it's a good place to spend a whole morning or afternoon just hanging out. It's fairly easy to get to - just get off at the Eastern Market Metro stop (orange/blue line), and it's not far at all from the Capitol/Library of Congress/Supreme Court.
What I especially liked was how eclectic some of the art was. There was a man who made jewelry out of ancient coins (albeit expensive jewelry, $220 roman coin ring), wall art made out of gears and various other reused parts, necklaces made out of preserved plants, exotic soaps .... the list goes on and on. Even if I wouldn't buy all of it, it was still interesting to browse, and all the vendors were incredibly friendly.
The afternoon ended, as all good afternoons should, in a trip to Starbucks and a relaxing chat in the early evening sun. So, a nice relaxing Saturday, even if I was forced to emerge at the ungodly hour of 11:30.
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