OK, I've been in DC for 5 hours now. I've spent exactly 15 minutes outside and it is cold - REALLY cold. The local paper here is full of instructions on what to wear to survive 8-10 hrs outside. I'm pretty good. I even have the hand warmers. I thought I maybe packed too many layers but now I'm planning to wear them all. I WON'T be too hot. This is like planning for an arctic expedition! I do know where I'm going and how to get there on foot. I've got maps for everything, including all the road closures. There's apparently just ONE footpath to follow!
The thing is, no one really knows what to expect. They did their best, but they're still guessing the numbers. The sidewalks are lined with porta-potties (that's a BIG concern here!) and the streets are closed to traffic in large areas. It could still be utter chaos. Or it could be perfect.
I'm not really sure when to leave in the morning. It's a 30min metro ride during rush hour. Do I give myself 2 hrs? 3 hours? Standing out in the cold will sure get OLD!!
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