After a three-hour delay that got us in to BWI at 4am (with a gracious retrieval from the airport by our hosts at that hour), we got some rest, and proceeded to have a wonderful jaunt to DC. Sunday we spent catching up, then seeing Woody Allen's new flick, Midnight in Paris, as inspiration for Paul's work, and our lifestyle. 
We took the Metro from where we were staying in Takoma Park to Farragut North, to grab some lunch, then walk around town. We had a nice walk to and through Georgetown, Paul drew from an ice cream cafe, then we walked up and over to the hip and trendy Adams Morgan (making us SF Missionites feel at home), where Paul did another drawing at the intersection of 18th St & Columbus. As we passed through Dupont Circle, we bumped into a few friends that we haven't seen in two years, and made plans to hangout following Paul's event the next day.
Tuesday G took us out to Glen Echo Park, where we wandered around, Paul considered drawing, and we had a picnic. We stopped at the charming Irish Inn for a beer and a few snacks, before getting home to prepare for the night's event.
Paul had a terrific turnout at the lovely Politics & Prose, and where interjected questions kept him talking for almost two hours. The crowd seemed to be soaking up every bit of info, though, so Paul kept giving them what they wanted.
After we went for gluten-free pizza and drinks with a handful of friends at the fun Comet Ping Pong. The friends were three distinct groups, who all mingled and laughed and enjoyed themselves. New friends all around in honor of Paul and his success. Wonderful!
After staying up late to pack, we sprung out of bed to have a farewell coffee & conversation with M in the kitchen, then breakfast and a ride to the train with G. Although we've ridden trains all over the world, it was our first Amtrak ride here in the states, and it certainly delivered. A quiet car! How civilized, and peaceful, and three hours later we emerged from Penn Station into the bustling and sweaty streets of NYC!
