This was the weekend I have been waiting for. Fly to DC to cheer on my son Matthew as he runs his first Triathlon for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on Sept. 12, 2010. Added to that will have the company of my son David and grandson Del - men, men, men!
I arrived at Reagan National on Friday afternoon at 4:30 est. Very sad that Rich couldn't join me as planned, an intestinal bug was still 'rearing' it's ugly head. We both felt he would be better off staying home. One major glitch - I have to deal with my luggage myself!!! Fortunately wheels make it much easier to get around and allow me to not look too much like the klutz I can be. And, Alaska Airlines was very accommodating, checked my bag for a mere $20! Remember, Southwest has the same old friendly attitude towards it's clients; of course you need to travel with luggage, why would we charge you to do that??
OK, just retrieved my big red bag and go to look for a cab. Saw a few taxis, then saw the long Que of others needing the same means of transportation. I must admit that the line moved much faster than I thought it would, (probably because I kept shoving into the guy ahead of me trying to get away from the smoker behind me). On top of that, the humidity wasn't too bad. Good beginning.
Now that I am in my cab can't help but watch the meter, wondering where it was going to stop. Again, nice surprise, only a bit over $15 to my hotel off of DuPont Circle. I can do this, schlep my own bags, take care of the cabbie and leave a tip. OK ladies, I know, we can do anything. But you need to know I don't travel alone, at least if I can help it so this is a good reality check.
Into the lovey boutique Hotel Madera on New Hampshire Street.
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