Theater J play: This Much I Know

 I went in DC to usher at Theater J for the play: This Much I Know. It was an intriguing play with intertwined story lines. I recommend you watch then experience it yourself. I am still gurgetating the details to put together the full picture…

Lunar new year hikers' dinner party

 

Lunar new year day dinner party with hikers at their house in Front Royal. We made dumpings from scratch and with so many dishes, drinks, and desserts. I prepared red envelopes for each hiker for a prosperous 2024.

I only ran 5 miles Saturday morning which barely burn any calories, then Sunday ran a lot. Nevertheless, I ran 6 miles Monday afternoon to complete my 20 hike/run miles weekend goals.

Mongolian Concert

 After the lunar new year eve feast, I ushered at Capital One Hall at Tysons Corner for the Mongolian Concert presented by Chinese Cultural Institute. The performances included traditional dance and music.

Lunar new year eve dinner 除夕年夜飯

 

Lunar new year eve dinner 除夕年夜飯 at friend’s house. Here is the menu:

smoked salmon 烟熏三文鱼

Steamed Butter Crab 蒸黄油螃蟹

Roast duck 燒鴨

thinly sliced beef and beef offal 夫妻肺片

spicy beef 水煮牛

Korean Fried Vermicelli 韩式炒粉条

Fried rice cake 白菜炒年糕

Peruvian Chicken 秘魯式燒雞

braised pork 红烧肉

Shanghai green vegetables 上海小青菜

Kimchi 韩式泡菜

Tiramisu 提拉米蘇

I ran 9 miles in the morning so I can freely take in the food.

Big Devil Stairs 14.5-mile hike

 

17 hikers joined this Big Devil Stairs + Extra 3.5 m hike for a total of 14.5 miles with 2800 feet elevation gain. We started with the air temperature of only 28 f, then gradually warming up to 40f. A sunny yet cold day, but trail conditions were fine with some fallen branches and small muddy sections.

Some of us stopped by the winery after the hike. It was dark when I got home, but I still ran 5.5 miles to complete my 20 hike/run mile weekend goal.