Retirement! Here We Come. (Well, Don is back to work)
by Vicky Showalter

Sunday, October 31, 2021

Washington, DC

 October 27 - 31

Another trip that includes two USAB Coaching Academies and some days for fun.  We stayed at the Marriott Metro in Washington, DC which is a great location as its about five blocks from the National Mall.  

Wednesday evening we arrived in time to check in and get an Uber to the Kennedy Center to see the musical "Hadestown".  




October 28

It was a gorgeous day to bike and explore the National Mall area in Washington, DC. We rented bikes and put on lots of miles!  




























October 29

The big rainstorm kept us inside at the Smithsonian's Museum of American History and then had a late lunch at Ben's Chili.  Friday evening Don helped get the Coaching Academy set up and I enjoyed the evening reading and relaxing.






October 30

USAB Coaching Academy for Don

A beautiful fall day for me to work  the National Mall and over to the White House.  
















Evening meal with Andrea and Clint after USAB Academy at Joe's




October 31
Good-bye Washington, DC


Sunday, October 24, 2021

New York City, Yes Please!

 October 12 - 19

Work and Play!  It's a win-win situation when Don needs to work and we add a few days for fun.  


Our first evening - Broadway - SIX


We are subway pros

Famous bb court - Rucker Park

Time to walk Central Park



Bike tour in Brooklyn






New FAVORITE steak restaurant





Walking the Highline to Chelsea Market




A Saturday for me to stroll Central Park while Don worked.






Sunday afternoon we attended another Broadway musical - The Lion King







Monday - 9/11 Museum.  We really enjoyed the information from the tour we took this time.