Living in the DC area provides a ton of opportunities to get insider information on the way things work in our capital city. But, how could I do these fab things and not take my readers along, too? Here are some photos of my exploits in Washington, DC.
First up are photos of the Unofficial Embassy of Taiwan at Twin Oaks, an incredible mansion in D.C. Since Taiwan isn’t officially recognized it’s formal name is TECRO, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S. More information about Twin Oaks can be found here.
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- Main Staircase at Twin Oaks
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- Foyer features carved wood paneling
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- Waiters were quick to offer drinks and hors d’oeuvres
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- One of several living areas at Twin Oaks
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- This is in the formal living room
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- The Small Dining Room
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- Rapt attention while the ambassador spoke
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- On the enclosed porch Representative Jason Yuan welcomed us
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- Afterward we were treated to an elaborate six course Chinese Dinner
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- Ambassador Yuan topped the evening off by gifting each of us with a pin celebrating Taiwan’s 100th Anniversary
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- Gorgeous Chinese Vases and Incredible Gardens
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- The formal Parlor
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- Extensive displays of Chinese Art in every room
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- Each room flowed beautifully into the nexgt
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- Beautiful lamps and plates
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- The piano is in another seating area on the enclosed porch
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- One of Many Display Cases at Twin Oaks
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- Representative Yuan posed with Diana Belchase
