Today, because there was nothing better to do, I went for a walk. The weather was nice too and I needed to get outside. I didn’t have a destination nor time frame in mind, but I headed west.

I got to Stanton Park and admired the cherry trees sans tourists as I walked through. When I made it to Union Station I decided to continue by going downtown, but definitely stayed clear of anywhere near The Mall. I decided upon K St, whose length I had never fully walked, east of Mt. Vernon Square. I made it through downtown, past all the parks and GW students, and I thought I’d go onto Georgetown.

After walking the Georgetown towpath (where I witnessed two horses still faithfully pulling a barge of camera-toting tourists) I surfaced at Key Bridge, where I long ago enjoyed the small park there. I passed where Poseurs used to be and also The Exorcist stairs. I kept going.

I walked along the parkway that leads the entrance to Georgetown U, and wondered if the three kids danging their legs from the stone sign would be throwing rocks at me as I walked by. They were yelling something, not necessarily to me directly, but I guess I’m at that age where at times I distrust privileged teenage boys.

At this time I figured I may as well trek on up to Sibley Hospital, the west origin/termination of the D6 line that goes right by where I live, and I could take the bus back for practically its entire route. It was only three more miles to go so I figured it was worth the effort.

As I traveled further the city moved from urbanity to reservoir to monied homes. I passed by Listrani’s, the pizza joint I as introduced to by James S many years ago, and I really wanted to stop in there and grab a pie, but this wasn’t the reason for my journey. I continued on and, almost reaching the Maryland border, I finally reached Sibley.

Luckily the bus was scheduled to arrive in ten minutes for its return voyage back down into the city I had just journeyed through.

Overall I tagged my walking experience and it ended being almost 10 miles. Not bad for a Saturday walk, right? My Internet is down here at the 1526 so I can’t give any maps. The locals will realize this distance. For those of you in Space City, NYC and LA I’ll post a relatable Point A to Point B reference once the tubes are back online.