I’m utterly exhausted; however, despite the fact that it’s past 2:30 AM here in the greater DC metro area, I’d really like to update this blog to reflect that YES, I’ve arrived safely into the DC area. I’m now staying with a friend in Arlington.
I’m slated to walk with ANYONE who wishes to join at noon tomorrow. From the Virginia side of the Key Bridge, we’ll proceed north into Georgetown, and on to the Capitol Mall and the White House from there!
A mixture of feelings swirls within as after nearly four years since beginning, my Washington-to-Washington commitment is within hours of completion. Exhaustion, excitement, sadness, achievement, LOVE, dedication, “enlightenment,” and so-so much more!!
I’ve taken hundreds of photos in recent days, but not till after reaching DC will I find the time to scan through them, choose the winners, re-size, crop, touch up and post here. (Look for more in a few days!)

Just as the Old Town Alexandria Hilton offers up their top-of-the-line Presidential Suite, my Lady Love Rocio arrives right on time, to share it with me .
I “surprised” her by telling her I got us a room at the Motel 6. You should have seen her face when I welcomed her in here, lol!
That said, she & I love each other regardless of whether we’re sleeping in a Presidential Suite or cuddled up on someone’s floor somewhere– which will soon come to pass again as well
Life is Lovely
<3

Having reached the Potomac, rounding the corner of the waterfront trail at Tide Lock City Park, still on the Virginia side, I catch my very first glimpse of the Capitol and the Washington Monument.