Saturday, January 9, 2021

Virginia Visit - Day 5

I slept in a bit late (until 0645) and spent the morning reading.  I then drove over to Old Town Alexandria and parked at the Market Square Garage (0930).  Since I was early, walked around nearby (including down at the waterfront), even though it was quite "brisk" and windy.  Kelly had made reservations for brunch at O'Connell's Irish Pub but they didn't open on schedule (1000).  So, we walked a short distance to Mia's Italian Kitchen and had brunch there (until around 1245).  We ate some great food and had good conversations (John, Stephanie, Kelly and Emma were there but Sabrina and Chavez couldn't make it).  Afterwards, I walked down the waterfront to Jones Point and got some additional exercise in that area.  At around 1330, I headed back to my hotel (via Mount Vernon Parkway).  For the next few hours, I hung out (relaxing) in my room.  Erin called to tell me she wanted to have dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings at 1630 so I drove over to meet her.  We arrived within minutes of each other and enjoyed some wings.  We also played a little bit of her new game ("I dissent").  It was a nice visit and we reluctantly said goodbye at around 1800.  I then drove to Pentagon Row, talking to Sabrina on the way.  I met Jill at the Bonefish Grill and we hung out for a little while (she ate dinner but I just drank water).  I was there from 1830 to 2015 and then I drove her back to her apartment near Dupont Circle (the Waze directions sucked).  Afterwards, I used 14th Street to get back to I-395 and headed over towards Nicky's to pick up Mollie.  I stopped for gas at Speedway on Telegraph Road (good price) at 2110 and then arrived at Nicky's about 10 minutes later.  Mollie packed up all her stuff and said goodbye to everyone and then we drove to the Base.  We were in my room by 2200 and spent a little while packing before it was time to go to bed (2300).