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ste_noniAfter 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?
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?
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Date: 2007-03-17 04:22 am (UTC)Hotels...it really depends on how much you want to spend. You're coming for work, right? It will be easier to narrow down the selection if I had an idea where you'll need to be. Most downtown hotels are within walking distance of at least one major attraction and a Metro stop. Whatever you do, don't wait too long, because it's the National Cherry Blossom Festival from March 31st to April 15th. The city's crazy packed with tourists and hotels fill up quickly. You may have to compromise.
I have no horse in the stroller/backpack race, except to say you will definitely need something. Rugged is good.
I've seen parents use a car seat in a cab, and I've seen them not. If it's not going to add a lot to the metric ton of stuff you already have to pack, I'd bring it. Both meara and I have cars, and you never know if we may get the urge to go somewhere that requires one. If it's going to be a hassle, then we'll work around it.
Yay! You're going to have so much fun.
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Date: 2007-03-17 05:54 pm (UTC)I don't know which hotel we will be in for the conference yet. They are very unorganized. I was just hoping to find a place for the two nights we pay for ourselves for the reasons you mention.
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Date: 2007-03-17 05:59 pm (UTC)