A Couple of Runs, A Few Monuments and Several Yummy Treats

My favorite route in DC definitely was the 5 mile loop along the Potomac and past the monuments. I did that 5 out of 6 of my runs.  Monday and Tuesday were extremely humid but I got up earlier each day and it helped.  I also liked not having to battle the crowds so much.  Monday I ran by myself but Tuesday Em came with me for my last run before catching a plane home.  I will miss that run and running with my daughter as much as I love my own very different runs at home.  But I have to say I won't miss the humidity. I arrived home to wonderful temperatures and very low humidity. I'll take it.

Monday's Run

This is the Washington Monument reflected

on the Vietnam Wall.

Tuesday's Run

But running isn't the only thing the sweaty daughter and mom did together.  I discovered cupcakes are not the only thing I love in DC.  FroYo!  We went twice and had we gone sooner the number may have been higher.  The first time we went I got too many flavors and too many toppings.  I had more of a plan for the next trip.  I got vanilla yogurt, raspberries (lots), strawberries, chocolate chips and hot fudge.  YUM!  Emily still got about 1000 toppings on hers.  

After the FroYo we attempted a visit to The American History Museum but it was more than a little crowded.  You couldn't get near anything and after one floor  we left.  We headed home walking in spite of the heat with one more photo op near the White House.  Once home I went out on the balcony to read - also the sight of our nightly games.  Last night there we played Phase One and though it looked good for awhile I did not win.  Oh well, I had a wonderful time in DC and leaving was bittersweet. I love coming back to my husband and Vermont but I also miss DC.