Spending the day in Washington DC today was a terrific way to close out on our Baltimore/Washington experience. Sure, driving around looking for a parking spot wasn't terrible exciting, but the time soak was made up for by the ultimate proximity of the eventual garage to the 4th of July parade route on Constitution Ave. (about 4 blocks away!). Sure, the heat was overbearing at times, but seeing Olivia's face when she saw the baton twirlers, Hello Kitty in a tutu & Garfield was worth every aggravation.