October took us to DC for two weeks. Paolo had his annual World Bank meetings and Gio had an interview at Groton along with some standardized testing to complete. It was a treat to see spectacular Fall weather in both DC and around Boston.
Starting the long trip to DC.
We made it! On our first day we headed to get flu shots and ran into a dear Ukrainian friend from Kenya who is in her first year at Georgetown University.
After only two days in DC we flew to Boston where Maria got to see her first ever Fall colors. Gio had seen them when we lived in Ukraine but Maria was too young to remember it.
We took no pictures during our tour and interview at Groton but here we are after it was over. A rare moment when Gio is dressed well!
Back in DC and enjoying the museums, this day at Natural History. Of course we had to focus on the oceans and SHARKS!
On the metro up to Bethesda for Gio's SSAT testing. He was super excited about it.
My parents treated us to excellent shows at the Kennedy Center. Gio and Paolo saw "Hamilton" and the next weekend Maria and I went with them to "Guys & Dolls" which we all loved. We had lunch with our favorite cousins who also happened to be attending the show.
Waiting for the bus.
Twinning.
I love walking around Georgetown at this time of year.
Meanwhile back in Nairobi Gioia and Winston were enjoying camp!
We all got the new Covid booster.
Gio still enjoys swinging!
A trip to the zoo....
Highlight of our visit was seeing the orangutans swinging above us!
A bit of fun before our flights back to Kenya...
We enjoyed our trip to DC but I was very happy to get back to our gang...
...and silly Salt with his odd napping places.
Another injury, luckily this time only a mild sprain.
Monochrome day at school. Gio, as always, took it to a new level.
Trick or treating.
Bowling at Westgate while Gio worked with his trainer at the gym upstairs.
Gio and I took care of trick or treating in our neighborhood. Maria was booked with two parties this day so was not able to join in.
November brings the start of musical ("Alladin") rehearsals for Maria, two concerts for Gio, football and rugby matches for Gio, swim galas for Maria and travel for Paolo.
