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Ok, so I see a bunch of girls in white from a distance and knew instantly that I had to get a group shot. What I didn't realize...until too late..that this was a Sweet 16 birthday party. I admit, I felt a little creepy, but I knew this was gonna be a classic photo.
And where are these girls from? Stepford?
Washington DC
January 15, 2011
Georgetown predates the rest of the city of Washington, which was planned and constructed after the Revolution. Until the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal began operation in 1831, this was as far up the Potomac River that ships could navigate and the town became active during the Colonial period as a port, particularly for tobacco.
In 1871, the town became incorporated into the city of Washington and in the 20th century became increasingly fashionable. Today it is home to a number of foreign embassies, countless politicians, genteel historic houses, and boutiques and restaurants (particularly along M Street).
Georgetown University also mixes into the neighborhood a college vibe, and it is not unusual to see a grungy sports bar next to a high-end art gallery.
Un grupo de uruguayos exalumnos de Georgetown University fueron recibidos por la Embajadora Keiderling, también exalumna, en su residencia oficial para comenzar a trabajar en la organización de la comunidad de alumni de dicha institución.
Durante el evento se firmaron los estatutos para la creación de la Asociación Civil sin fines de lucro de Exalumnos de Georgetown University.
El encuentro se caracterizó por un interesante intercambio de ideas, networking, proyectos y miradas a futuro, donde se analizaron cuáles son los valores compartidos entre Georgetown y Uruguay que se pueden potenciar en el futuro a través de esta asociación.
[U.S. Embassy photo: Gonzalo GarcÃa / Copyright info]