Now You're Just A City That I Used To Know

We are on a bus to Washington. I'll call it DC for short, I think we are about to become good friends. Just like we were with NYC. New York and I got on very well for the duration of our all to brief relationship. It was a relationship based on trust, and great friendship. It was not a lustful relationship, for she would devour you in an instant. But it could become a relationship of deep love and a wanting for more. But distance is a tyrant and either she or I will likely find a new love in some future travels.

But she wore us down. It took 10 nights and 11 days, but she finally beat us. We gave it our best shot but despite having sampled her many events, buildings, museums, shops, boats, subways, churches, landmarks, exhibits, footpaths, bars and restaurants, we are worn out. You cannot survive on beer and fried food alone, nor on 5 to 6 hrs sleep a night. Last night Gary, Jen, Lynne and myself made a last desparate attempt to kill the beast called New York City. We visited one of the citys premiere blues bars, stayed up too late and had too much cheer. Made friends with the support act. The aged black soloist had me crying - literally. Avery poignant time for me apparently, but I think I got away without the others noting. The girls assisred the guys onto the subway and we were tucked up in bed by 2 this morn. NY, she won yet again.

So, DC it is. We have a 4 hr bustrip on a Peter Pan coach with wifi, toilet and extra legroom. Woophee. We just hit the freeway, or parkway as us locals call it... and have come to a full stop - sound familiar? We tried ro get a self drive bus which appeared exorbitant and impractical. Buses appear to keep this nation moving. And they are cheap.

There is so much to say I dont have the time to tell all. Yet. This trip will be discussed and regaled for a long time to come. Then I will likely repeat myself. Then I will likely repeat myself, again and again til y'all fully understand how much fun we are having and what this trip means to me woman and me.

Gotta go. Need sleep. Theres a bar somewhere in DC I'm destined to meet.