Washington DC
to Woodbridge VA
40 miles
Yesterday we flew from home to BWI in 5 hours. Now it's going to take us 9 weeks to get back.
The past two days couldn't have been nicer. The flight was easy and we had a really nice, although much too short, visit with John, Dawn, and Mom. This morning we took Metro into DC to pick up our bikes, and started out right from the bike shop. The first 14 miles was on the Mt Vernon trail, a scenic wooded bike trail along the Potomac River with views of the Lincoln Monument across the water. With mostly overcast skies and a light breeze, it never felt hot, though apparently it was 82 or so today. We went right by Mt. Vernon, but chose not to stop in the interest of getting to our destination on the early side. The remainder of the ride included several miles through a quiet military fort and then many more through forgettable surbuban landscape. Tonight we're resting comfortably in a Courtyard Mariott and feeling fine. A great start!
We're glad you started out safely and that there's a government agency responsible for public morale. Mom said the Mt. Vernon Trail is beautiful and that you had gone by Langley Hill Drive (across the river). Did you see the aura of the 10 year old "woods wanderer"? M.L.- Your mother looks great.
ReplyDeletePaul and Suzi
Yay for an auspicious start!
ReplyDeleteMy comments are attached to the wrong day. I need to figure this out. Good thing I'm not along as your computer whiz!
ReplyDeleteGlad you look so happy. I hear Rascal is on the move. He should have stayed home and had one heck of a piece of rhubarb pie tonight!
I'll save you some!
We all knew Kath to be the poster child for public morale and certainly you both for recreation! I hope this post finds you both well and prepping for "hills" coming up.
ReplyDeleteYou ladies are already slacking on your daily writing - what, are you tired or something?!
Looking forward to more updates and "the scoop" from the road.
Go Girlies!!!