Day 2 - So Much Better!

Today we boarded the bus from the hotel at 6am.  We arrived at camp in time to eat a bit of breakfast before heading out on the route.  Today's mileage?  According to the route chart, 17.0 miles.  According to Molly's GPS thing, 18.3 miles.  Anyhow, we made it and had a great day.  Here are the highlights:

• Having a bit to eat before heading out.
• No hard rain - a sprinkle here and there, but nothing like yesterday.
• Walking and eating lunch in Georgetown (no lunch stop sandwich today!)
• The pink fireman and the fireboat.
• Supporters along the route.
• Rachel surprising her mom.
• Finishing today's mileage!

Here's today's official course description:

Saturday: Approximately 17 miles
On Saturday morning, we'll rise and shine, ready to hit the trail. No matter the weather, you'll wake dry and cozy. Then we're off to tour the magnificence of the D.C. area! We'll begin the journey walking along the Potomac and then after a short bus ride will end up in Arlington,  where we'll see the hipster part of town near Clarendon Ave. After lunch, we'll head back into D.C. using the historic Key Bridge and walk through the Georgetown area. Then it's back toward the National Mall but not before passing by the White House. As we walk near the National Mall, be sure to look up to see the awesome view of the Capitol.

And here's today's official route card:

And here's today in pictures:

At the start of Day 2.

Breakfast in the camp tent - the floor was flooded mulch, so you can imagine the smell!!

At the ballpark - game called on count of rain (not really).

One of the many valued and amazing crew members who kept us safe.

Some of the amazing supporters who kept us going.

The fire boat in the harbor.

The same fireman from yesterday - today he stood in honor and memory of his three sisters who died from breast cancer.

An example of treats along the way given by supporters who cheered us on.

One reason we walk - so those who come after us won't have to walk.

And the team comes on down the hill!

One of the reasons I walk!

At least we're walking in the right direction ...

Washington Monument.  Closed.  Even if it wasn't closed for repairs.

So we're walking along the mall and Marilyn says, "There's Rachel!"  Her daughter had ridden a bus down from NYC to surprise her!  Molly had been arranging logistics to help her find us!

Marilyn saw the sign first and thought to herself, "That's what Rachel always says," and then saw the red hair and knew the sign was for her!!  The walkers behind us were tearing up and clapping along with us!!

The Capitol.  Closed.  But Rachel was there and a Starbucks was down the street and camp was only about four miles away, so all was good!!

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Today was a great day because:  the weather was great; we had lunch at Johnny Rockets; Rachel's surprise; finishing today's walk; dinner at Legal Seafood and the women who came to our table to thank us for walking