DC Trip - Day 3

My sleep was much better overnight and I was awake (refreshed) at 0545.  I started my morning with reading, Duolingo and Sudoku.  Like the previous morning, I left my hotel at 0745 - this time, however, I walked directly to Crystal City Metro Station.  The weather was great!  I took the train to L'Enfant and then got some (overpriced) breakfast at Cosmo Cafe (0815).  Next, I got set up in the Conference Room (0820).  Danny arrived soon after that and we shared our computer for our first meeting (0830).  At 0900, our next set of meetings began and we powered on through to 1300.  I tried to meet up for lunch with Kelly but she was busy again. Instead, I went to lunch with Chris D. at My Own Pizza (1315).  After that, we went back to Conference Room and continued meetings until 1530.  I'd planned to depart the city but there was a party (for someone celebrating their 50th birthday) going on near the exit so I stayed for a little while.  Meanwhile, Stephanie texted and suggested that we meet up - I agreed.  At 1630, we met at L'Enfant Plaza and then walked north to Hill Country BBQ.  For our happy hour (brings back old times!), we had margaritas, brisket, ribs and sausage.  We also talked and visited until about 1945.  After that, we walked back to L'Enfant, where I boarded a Yellow Line Train to Crystal City while she took an Uber home.  I reached Crystal City at around 2015 and then walked to the Holiday Inn.  Back in my room (2030), I tidied up a few work items (including some late texts from my Customer).  Before calling it a day, I spent more time walking around in the hotel for my last few steps (2100).  After that, I spent the rest of the night reading. Bed time was at 2230.  Productive trip, sprinkled with some nice visits!