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.<\/p>\n
Once I got to Union\tStation, 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Also took the "blue" tour and went over the Potomoc to Arlington National Cemetary. All very cool.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Definitely having a good trip!
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