Weekend at the Tennis ATP Finals in Nov 2018

Another of our regular trips down to the O2 to see the ATP World Tour tennis finals.

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A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Tag Archive for Washington DC

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The view from The Wharf DC
The view from The Wharf DC

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 3 – Rest of the Day in Washington DC

By Nige on November 11, 2025 at 6:05 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

From the Spy Museum, we walked south towards The Wharf, DC, which is an area primarily hosting restaurants.

The International Spy Museum
The International Spy Museum

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 3 – The International Spy Museum

By Nige on November 11, 2025 at 12:25 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

On the basis that the International Spy Museum was one of the few attractions actually open during the Government shutdown, we expected it be popular.

Another early morning in Washington DC
Another early morning in Washington DC

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 3 – Early Morning in Washington DC

By Nige on November 11, 2025 at 8:33 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

We hung on until just after 8pm last night, so a small improvement on our first evening in DC. I can't say that my hour of waking moved on much if at all, but the Vickster did significantly better than I did.

Franklin Park in Washington DC
Franklin Park in Washington DC

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 2 – Photos

By Nige on November 10, 2025 at 8:03 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

Photos from Day 2 including multiple visits to Starbucks, a failed visit to the Washington Monument and some good food.

Looking across the WWII memorial towards the Lincoln Memorial
Looking across the WWII memorial towards the Lincoln Memorial

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 2 – Late Afternoon in Washington DC

By Nige on November 10, 2025 at 6:32 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

After the disappointment of the Washington Monument, but the warming outcome of another visit to Starbucks, we headed back to the hotel to consider our options.

The Washington Monument
The Washington Monument

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 2 – The Washington Monument – NOT!

By Nige on November 10, 2025 at 12:29 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

We were looking forward to our trip up the Washington Monument. We had booked our tickets 30 days ahead and secured a visit at 10am.

Early morning in Starbucks
Early morning in Starbucks

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 2 – Early Morning in Washington DC

By Nige on November 10, 2025 at 8:59 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

We turned the light off at around 7:30pm last night. Vick has conked out laying on the bed, and I was feeling fairly tired too, having had to focus hard to scoffing down my lemon raspberry cheesecake whilst watching an old episode of Law & Order SVU.

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