Vacation Mode Stage IV (the unwind)

Thursday: 14,000+ steps (DC)
Friday: 17,000+ steps (DC)
Saturday: 15,000+ steps (DC)
Sunday: a mere 5k…what a relief to the dogs!
Monday: 15,000+ (Philly Flower Show)

Sights:
In DC, Jefferson, Lincoln, FDR Memorials, Marine, Korea, Viet Nam Memorials, all by night. White House, by night and day, Congress, Renwick Gallery, Smithsonians, American Indian, Natural History (gems exhibit), Air and Space (American Treasures exhibit). Union Station. And we drove by the Pentagon...
In Philly, The Flower Show, Valley Forge, and some miscellaneous shopping. I hoped to find some souvenir fiber, and the selected lys was in a “moving, new owners” process. Thinking we might see some new and fun stuff in a new and fun setting, the lys visit was something I was looking forward to. It was decidedly unready for business when we visited, and was a big disappointment. On the upside, I found a Longaberger Basket at a thrift store the last day, which became my “big souvenir”.

Breakfast morphed into snack lunches, and early dinners helped keep the intake down. With all the all the walking exercise, it amounted to a healthy balance for a vacation. We still enjoyed some fine meals, though. Air travel went smoothly, too.

Four more repeats done on the Forest Canopy by the time the flight ended last night. Successful in teaching Dearest Sister to knit the four corners dishcloth and a tribble! Dearest Sister worked with Precious Niece and Eldest Daughter on the beaded trees. I completely spun the ounce of merino, silk, and alpaca blend by spindle. Also completed 2 dishclothes, which I left with Eldest Daughter…sort of a guest gift, I suppose.

Thursday, before heading to DC, birthday cards were bought and mailed for Wonderful Guy. In my card to him, I wrote a note as to where he could find his hidden birthday gifts. The cards arrived on his birthday, and having gifts at home in my absence was a nice surprise for him, I think.

Now home and unpacked, catching up at work. Photos are off the camera and there are some good ones. Already missing Eldest Daughter, and glad to be home at the same time.