Although the forecast called for thunderstorms, I was blessed with sunny skies for the short 204 mile journey to DC. I was not the only one with the bright idea to head to our nation's capital for our nation's birthday. Despite the heavy traffic, I had a smile on my face as wide as the National Mall when I rode into Washington DC, and past the Washington Monument en route to my friend's apartment. Crowds of people were walking around the National Mall, and preparations were being made for the next days festivities. Washington DC for the 4th, as I had planned almost 4 months ago!
Megan and I went to a house party that night that had a bluegrass band playing. A nice little precursor to the next day's events. We woke up on the 4th and made a big breakfast to fuel us for the day. A short bicycle ride later and we were on the National Mall, and accidentally caught a parade! It was a site to see such a patriotic parade, with the Washington Monument as the backdrop. Then we went to a raging pool party at the Skyline Hotel, complete with lots of floats, a bouncy slide, burgers and hotdogs, and of course plenty to drink. Megan is fortunate to have a friend of a friend of a friend who has a houseboat on the Potomac River, which is said to have the best view of the fireworks. I've never seen the fireworks in DC from anywhere else, but the view was outstanding! A parade, pool party, burgers, beer, houseboat, and fireworks all in our nation's capital on our nation's birthday! Thanks Megan!
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