We hadn't visited Washington D.C. since 1976. Since I dearly love Washington, I convinced Bob to go - by bus for several reasons: it was very reasonable; we didn't have to deal with driving across the country or in Washington; and, we didn't have to worry about where we were going to park a car, which can be a definite problem in Washington.

We had arranged for lodging through the internet and stayed in an old brownstone within walking distance of The Mall. (At least according to the map it was within ... (more)