Sunday, April 10, 2022
Washington DC/Minneapolis
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| Farmer's market at Grand Army Plaza on April 2 |
Last night I set my alarm for 6:10, but I woke up at exactly 6:00 on my own. Last night when I returned to my hotel I packed my bags, leaving out my clothes and toiletries. This morning I moved a few things around to get more in my big bag, so that my smaller bag was easier to find things in. I currently use a large travel backpack that is small enough to count as a carry-on, but larger than a standard backpack. When we started traveling internationally as a family, Randy bought each of us a Rick Steves travel backpack. I still use mine, though I’m contemplating buying a rolling carry-on size suitcase to use instead. Those are more difficult with stairs, but easier to get around otherwise, especially with my back issues. I wonder if I can find one that has backpack straps to use with stairs? There are a lot of stairs in New York and in other countries. Well, that is for later. I also use the same backpack that I use for school as my personal bag. I can fit my travel bag that I use when out and about when traveling (it has steel reinforced straps and locking zippers, and can hold everything I need in one place), as well as my books, electronics, and snacks.
When I was back from the shower, my roommate was awake, so she got up and we talked as I moved things around in my bags to get everything packed in a compact manner and rebagged my liquids for security. Then I easily walked to the metro stop nearest us and took the yellow line to the airport. Currently, only the Reagan International Airport is connected to the subway line, but an extension of the silver line is underway to connect that to Dulles; hopefully by next fall. When I arrived at the airport, it was clearly marked which terminal I had to go to and how to get there. When I checked in, the kiosk said that the flight was full and asked if I would consent to checking my carry-on for free. I agreed, printed out a luggage tag, and was off. I was happy not to have to lug my big bag with me everywhere, especially for something simple like a trip to the bathroom or to buy a snack. And nothing I needed on my flight was in there. So, off to security and my gate. Long lines for security, but I arrived at my gate at 8:30 for my 10:00 flight. I was going to go back to a Starbucks I saw for a bagel or a scone and tea, but decided to eat the almonds I packed and drink from the water bottle I had just filled up. Save a little money after all of the money I spent on food this past week! Both New York and DC are so expensive!
I had a lovely time, but getting back home to things that are familiar is comforting. And back to school tomorrow.
Finally got my SD reader to work, so these pics are from April 2!
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| Atlas at the farmer's market April 2 |
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| The Brooklyn Library across from Grand Army Plaza |
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