Today I did the tourist thing. Drove to the further station out on the Metro (Vienna/Fairfax) and took the Metro into Union Station — well, that was the plan, but I got a little diverted. My goal was to get a pass on a Hop On Bus Tour, which I finally did, but got distracted and off the wrong station.
Once I got to Union Station, I found a bus tour and took it around one loop — decided where I wanted off — Air and Space Museum. By that time I needed to eat, so I ate part of a filet of fish sandwich (McD style). Yes, the fill is working.
Walked around Air / Space and then got back on the tour bus (sounds easier than it was). Met lots of fun people on the tours, and generally had a good time.
Also took the "blue" tour and went over the Potomoc to Arlington National Cemetary. All very cool.
Was almost touristed out, so took the train back — noticed there was a Metro station near the "blue" tour. It was a Red Line train so went to Metro, tried to get an orange train but landed on a blue train. Not a bit deal as they run the same route, there, so I got off, got on an orange that took me ALMOST to the right station — it went "out of service" two stations from where I parked.
So had to wait for another train. It came, finally got to my station and couldn’t remember which side I got off on. Finally found my truck and made my way back to the hotel.
By the way, I love this Embassy Suites hotel! It’s one of the smaller properties — the New Orleans property was HUGE, about twice as many floors, much better atrium plus another property where we stayed at. This has only 6 floors, has two swans living in it — though I wonder how they feel about it — must be like my dogs — they have a home with good weather, get regular meals, etc. They are "royal swans" and must be birds that are frequently raised as pets.
Breakfast is completely made to order when it comes to eggs, etc. Very good service and very good food. Manager’s reception has had different food each night — last night’s ended up being my supper.
Room is extremely quiet and I slept the best I have on the entire trip. I should be in pretty good shape before I head out to Charlottesville.
Definitely having a good trip!