DC

[ste_noni]

After hours on the phone, I finally got Joe, Ellie and I on the same flight. Who would have thought it would be so hard. We arrive on April 7, a Saturday, and we leave on the 13th, a Friday. Any suggestions on hotels? Ideally, I'd like something in a good location for walking to the downtown stuff, maybe near a metro stop.

Oh, and I could use some advice. Every time we've traveled with Ellie, it's always been to visit someone. I have a stroller, which I think I might need for all the sightseeing, but it's really a mall type stroller. Better than an umbrella stroller, but maybe not good enough for all day walking around. I'm considering buying one of the those backpack carriers. Any stroller/backpack suggestions, pros, cons?

Here's my next issue...is it socially acceptable to ride in a cab without a carseat? Am I supposed to bring hers with us? I normally do but I don't think we will be in anyone's car on this trip. If we do get in a taxi, I want her to be safe, but I dont' think I've ever seen anyone buckle in a car seat before getting in a cab.

Oh, meara and maria, will you guys be around those days?

eta: Oh, and one more thing. I have never been to any of the Smithsonians (there is more than one, right?) although I have seen most of the monuments. Is there one that is better than the rest? Air and Space, maybe? Is there one that would really appeal to Ellie?

Comments

[cashmerepett.livejournal.com]

Taxis and livery cars, as well as public transit are exempt from carseat laws. It's' acceptable to go without one and I would say with as much stuff as you're going to be packing, to only take it if you have the space and want to deal with it.

DC is a very stroller friendly city and I'd choose that over a backpack carrier.

The zoo is GREAT! And the monuments all have such great open spaces.

[ste-noni.livejournal.com]

I think we will bring the seat if there's room but since we only bought two tickets, i'm not sure there will be. Anway, it's good to know we have the option.

[cashmerepett.livejournal.com]

You can check the carseat with your bags. Then you have it and can use it if you need it.

I'd probably do the same.

Have a good trip!

[ste-noni.livejournal.com]

Does it count as one of your bags? We only have 4 for the three of us. We probably only need 1 each, but you never know.

[cashmerepett.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it does count as a checked bag.