Actually we are just outside of DC. Being the hotel snob that I am I must say this is a very nice hotel. They gave us the requested room type w/o issue, there is a lot of space, and this chair/ottoman is all kinds of comfy. I’m sitting here watching the news coverage of Saddam Hussein’s execution. I am truly shocked that this day has finally arrived. I don’t know why I am shocked, but I am. Maybe shocked is the wrong word, but I am having trouble believing it. I want to say that at least something good is coming from our current situation in the Middle East…but it is hard for me to call this something good, even though I know how horrible this dictator was. There is something to be said for swift punishment.
It has been a long day. We arrived shortly after lunch time, checked in, and then went on the housing hunt. Expensive place to live, but it looks like cuz will have a really great place to work. I’m hoping this will be “the opportunity” for him. I am completely devastated though…the Smithsonian National Museum of American History is closed for renovations! There will be plenty to see…although we have little time to sight-see…but still 
Time to get some rest though…Kontan jou.