Ahh, the perils of DC driving in the Spring. I too was down there recently, albeit on a weekday. I took the subway, but had the misfortune of getting on at the exact moment of peak Washington National traffic. What a bummer. Nonetheless, DC always has a surprise for those willing to travel the offbeaten path. I particularly enjoy indulging in watching the various soccer and frisbee pickup games. Each of which are played at an extremely frenetic pace by the locals.

Boating can be cool too, I have yet to take my eldest, but am sure that they will enjoy it - do they rent rods????

The Ganley of leaf-dom kinship