Lunchin' Along (Days 72-74)

I have arrived in Reno and have been putting off finishing up the blog, mostly because I've been rather busy, but also because I was lazy. I am glad to be home though. Everyone has made me feel so welcome.

Day 72:
Sarah invited me to a birthday party for one of her friends. There was a full table filled with vegetarian food and delicious homemade desserts, so needless to say it was amazing. Many people showed up and I had a great time making some of them listen to my stories of the adventure. Thanks for inviting a stranger into your home Sarah, this was one of the most memorable nights I had in D.C. You gave me hope that random kindness can also be found in big cities. On the way back to Mike & Trina's I got lost for 10 miles and rode through the ghetto. Demetrii kept me safe though. (14.6 miles)
Day 73:
Rode along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal bike trail, 25.4 miles.
Day 74:
Visited the National Zoo. I didn't know whether to feel warm and fuzzy from looking at awesome cuddly animals, or depressed because they were locked in cages. D.C. zoo is crazy about pandas though. CRAZY. Went to a toy store afterward, then to the National Air and Space Museum. Pretty neat stuff. Finished the day at another zoo, the upscale Georgetown shopping district. (16 miles)