The Plains, VA (USA)

I only had a few hours for exercise today - and it was already raining when I started riding from Mount Vernon (mile marker 0). But I had enough time to ride out to mile marker 9 and back (also fitting in a few side trails). The Potomac River views - especially the coves, marshes and estuaries - were great. There were also several historical markers and buildings - things I never noticed when driving by in my car... Highlight was Jones Point Park and a glimpse of the first DC boundary marker... It was pouring by the end, but I still feel good after completing around 19 miles! - later in the day (after rain stopped), I went to pick up Brenna and Mollie - we met Kelly, Monica and Jason at the Dogfish Grill on US-50 (Chantilly) - once all the cars were grouped, we drove west on I-66 to The Plains again for an afternoon/evening of Twilight Polo at Great Meadow (1830). I had fun with my friends while Brenna and Mollie enjoyed their time playing with several other kids. We even ate a picnic dinner - it was a great way to end the Summer! Everything was going well until Nicky started pestering me about bringing them home. As a result, we lost the opportunity to be part of the post-match dancing. Arrived - safely, thank you very much - at the house at 2330. After I got home, had to endure lots of texting with Nicky before I could fall asleep...