THE VIEW FROMTHE KENNEDY CENTER

The mesmerizing view from the rooftop of the Kennedy Center is a sight that can easily rival just about any cityscape in this United States. While I was there with the NAIC, I had a chance to witness a spectacular sunset over the Potomac River. Watching the sunset brought back a flood of fishing and kayaking memories that happened 30 miles upstream near my home in Virginia.

Rather than trying to describe the Roof Terrace view to you, the Kennedy Center provides a virtual tour of the rooftop view on their Web site. Here are the east and west views from the terrace.

The folks at the NAIC were very warm and receptive to me. They kept the conversation lively and entertaining throughout the evening. I am grateful to Chef Joseph Gurner and his crew of restaurant associates and chefs; they put together a perfect meal.