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We are winging it... I had attempted to book a room before I was absolutely sure that I was going, and then I backed out. It may be too late to secure a room where I had looked online previously. Then, today- after a phone call and a video review, my friend was convinced about going to DC, so I will begin anew and search for something near the Capitol.

We are taking camping gear in the event that we get blocked out from securing a room, or if we get trapped somehow on the way out. We are both experienced long distance wilderness backpackers so we are self sufficient in that regard.

I’ve been to DC 8 times. Once with my past 7th grade political science teacher from junior high, to attend GWBs’ first inauguration. We took a train roundtrip from IL to DC and back.

We stayed at a hotel on New Jersey Ave NW, which is now named the YOTEL. Across the street is the Hyatt Regency. The location is just a couple of blocks NW of the Capitol building. Union Station is just a couple of blocks NE of the YOTEL. FOX NEWS is in the building or in a building right next door. BOO! Their studio view often has the north side of the Capitol bldg. as a backdrop.

There were only 5 rooms available the other night when I checked so I doubt they will have any vacancies. The rooms were reasonably priced at $99, and with tax and some other shenanigans came out to about $130 a night.

The Hyatt Regency is HUGE in comparison and probably has some vacancies. The Right To Life orgs. usually headquarter out of the HR, during the March For Life. The date of that heinous decision is Jan., 22nd, so it goes without saying that the march is always right after the Presidential Inauguration. I’ve been to 2 inaugurations, and walked in 2 marches. Note to myself: It is unfitting and wholly inappropriate to use the word parade.

OK I am going to look online for a room.