Day 1 & 2

Well it's been a long but fun two days! Yesterday was just a short 3 hour drive down to Washington DC where I met up with so many good friends - from VHS, WM & roomies from my time in DC! Walked around the Tidal Basin on a gorgeous day, got another monument stamp, hung out at the National Mall, happy hour at Whitlow's, then the Nationals game!

FDR National Monument

Jefferson Memorial on the Tidal Basin

United States Capitol Building

Amazing sunset over Washington Monument from Nationals Park parking garage
Kerri and I in the field level seats!

Action shot from the Diamond Club level seats (with zoom - heart my camera!)

Today consisted of an early and long, 8 hour drive from DC to Knoxville TN. Thanks to Sherman for pointing out the "Original Italian Restaurant" in Buena Vista, VA - best meatball sub I've ever had besides my grandmom's! It was huge, cheap and delicious. While driving down 29 towards Charlottesville, I was really hit by the reality that I'm leaving the east coast. I mean, I've been about 6+ hours from VA for the last two years, but I visited numerous numerous times. And I plan on visiting more, but it's just farther. I love VA, it's such a beautiful state. I was alone for this portion of the drive, so I was unable to take many pictures but I did manage the Tennessee welcomes you sign!

Once in Knoxville, I picked Ryan up at the airport so I will be driving alone no more! We went to a place called Quaker Steak & Lube for dinner - very yummy! Followed by a trip to a bar near the University of Tennessee called Barley's - reminds me of Capital Ale House in Richmond, due to the wide selection of beer on tap. I can't remember the last time I had a $2 pint.

Well that's all for tonight! Tomorrow, we head to Nashville, Louisville and St. Louis!