Transportation - on 10 Wheels and 2

Our started early with a cab ride to find our meeting spot for the Bolt Bus, our transportation to DC.  KB had gotten a great deal - the first ticket was $20 and the second was only $1!  We boarded without incident and soon were on our way.  While the wifi was not working, we still had a nice quiet ride to Union Station in DC.

Once we were off the bus, we grabbed a taxi (possibly the oldest, most beat-up taxi in existence) and headed to our home until Sunday.  We ate lunch at Legal Seafood and headed back to the hotel (conveniently located across the street) to unpack.

Soon it was time to head for our evening excursion - our night time segway tour of DC.  Yes, it was raining.  Yes, it was cold.  Yes, KB had never ridden a segway before.  Did any of these factors deter us from our mission?  Nope!  After a video and a bit of training, we were off to see the "closed" monuments.Yes, there were fence barriers around most of the monuments, but you could get in to see them.  It was dark, but seeing the monuments in the dark gives you an entirely different perspective and reverence to those to whom they are dedicated.  It continued to lightly rain but with our ponchos on, we stayed dry - mostly.  It was also very cool outside, so eventually our fingers got a little numb, but it was a great tour.

Tomorrow the rest of the team arrives for the beginning of the 3-Day on Friday.  Hope they're bringing their rain gear!!

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Today was a great day because I:  had a great ride to DC; junky taxi ride; lunch at LS with KB; walk to CVS for supplies; subway ride to tour; segway tour and fellow tourists; dinner at Potbelly