Alexandria, VA (USA)

Woke up at 0500 and got checked out quickly. On I-264 by 0545 - not much traffic. Made it across the HRBT easily and took I-64 all the way to I-295 and I-95. Switched to VA-207 and then to US-301. Actually, this was a much better way to go than US-17... Stumbled across the site where John Wilkes Booth was killed (very close to intersection of US-301 and US-17 - Fort A. P. Hill). Didn't have time to explore... Finished trip on MD-5. As I was getting to Camp Springs, I started getting lots of work related calls - fortunately from the people in the area! Spent the whole day with four different outfits - first time I've met several of these folks. Had time for lunch at Jiffy's again (mmm - gyro!). Finished with everyone by 1600 and then spent a few hours trying to get checked into a hotel. Ended up at Colony South again. Got in touch with Bob and, after he finished golfing, we met for dinner at the Kingstowne Mall (had to drive over on I-495 and the Wilson Bridge - much easier now that the new bridge is completed...). We saw "Terminator: Salvation" (so-so). Afterwards, had dinner at a nearby Thai place and caught up with recent events. Left for the hotel around 2200. Bed around 2300 - whew!