Girls Getaway 2008 - Washington D.C.

So, the "girls" in my family got together for our first ("biennial" means every 2 years, right? 'cause that's what were thinking the frequency will be) Girls Getaway. Me, my sisters and my mom decided it was time for us to start getting together for some much needed bonding time on a somewhat regular basis. We were thrilled that our Aunt Candy (Mom's sis) and our cousin's girlfriend, Jessica, could join us too. We really had a lot of fun, although it flew by WAY too fast...maybe we can make it a 3-nighter instead of a 2-nighter from now on. I think that would make a big difference. I'm in charge of planning the next Getaway, so wish me luck!

My first time using a subway system, although it was no different than any other public transportation I've used.


Waiting for our train...Maria, Becky, Mom, Jessica and Aunt Candy


I'm pretty sure the ice cream was my idea - everyone was so sweet to indulge me...for some I had been craving it all day...Maria, me and Becky


We got the ice cream at this 4 story mall...Mom, Jessica and Aunt Candy


Heading over to the subway the next morning...Jessica, Becky, Mom and Aunt Candy


Me and Mom


Union Station


The Capitol


Our tour bus arrived at The Capitol like 1 minute before a whole caravan of bicyclists arrived. It was some kind of fundraiser for (a good cause that I can't remember) - the people in the background are the welcoming committee and the bicyclists that had barely arrived from San Francicso...Jessica, Maria, me and Becky


The Jeffferson Memorial


Me in front of the Reflectin Pool with the Washington Monument in the background


The Lincoln Memorial


All of us together the morning we left...me(standing in a most non-flattering pose), Becky, Jessica, Mom, Aunt Candy and Maria