Have you been to Washington D.C?

You make it sound very appealing, which if I weren’t so intimidated by the walking, I imagine I’d think it was already, hands down.

@AmbiePam Walking isn't bad. It just depends on how much walking you do or do not want to do. There is also rent scooters and bikes that help you get around. There is stuff outside of DC that is just as nice and you do have to drive to them but you don't have to walk a lot. Virginia is the Lover state so we have a lot of nature stuff. with trails some trails are supper short and have sitting or camping areas. There are a lot of old war spots, there beach, a lack of anna, and farms (where you can do picking, and yes they drive you to them so you don't walk to the picking area.) Tones of winners, lots of museums ones in which you can stay the whole day and not see another one, they will have cafeterias, elevators, lots of places to sit or hand out. Some people just visit DC and the Mall for certain Events where you can camp out on the lawn and see whatever is there that day. There is a food convention, the Cherry Blooms festival, an international day with food, people playing soccer or things like chess, and so on. My daughter went at the end of November and they did the Spy Museum and then a small Smithsonian (we call that the Red Castle) and the African Art Musum

@ShyBear88 I need to show your response to my friend because she would love to do the nature things you are mentioning as well.

My mom would have loved it too. She was a history buff.

@AmbiePam You could be surprised and have a blast.

@Tampa_girl7 I would just hate to slow anyone down.

You’re right, of course. I just hate feeling like I’m letting her down. In March, we’re just going to Branson, Missouri. I’ve been many times, so I know there are plenty of places to rest. We’re going to see shows, visit museums, see the underground caverns, and take a train ride through the Ozarks. Plus, it will be March, and not hot at all. I’m a wimp who was born with an intolerance to heat. Which is hilarious because I live in Oklahoma.

@Hannihar June to October, sometimes May to October it is unbearably hot. Plus, April to September is prime tornado season (although we have had tornadoes even in December). The humidity puts it all over the top. Boy, do I know how to complain! It could be worse; I could live in Louisiana or Mississippi, which has way worse heat and humidity than Oklahoma. So you are getting a lot of rain right now?

@AmbiePam Does it get really hot in the summertime in Oklahoma? I am glad you found a place to visit that you like and not everyone likes hot weather. It does not bother me unless it gets to be too hot and it can get that here with no rain and the sun shines all the time in nice weather. We have the rainy season in winter only but at times it has rained in nice weather because the weather has been screwy these last years. I have never been to Oklahoma and do not know about the weather there.

And I would welcome you with open arms!

@AmbiePam

If I go, I’ll definitely be visiting Arlington.

Yes, I bet you are ready for any kind of vacation!

@AmbiePam Yessss!!!

That sounds ideal. I have a lot of pictures in my head on what that would look like in Canada.

@AmbiePam We gravitate towards Ontario's west coast, which is along Lake Huron. It is a large and deep lake, and the air off of the lake is very cooling. We like quiet areas near the water, but the girls being so young and so quick, we are finding it interesting to find a safe family resort.

Yes, from everything I have heard, you are right. Of course, the real danger is at night, like a lot of places, and I’m not setting foot outside at night.

@AmbiePam - I felt safe almost all the time, except one time that, while walking, I found myself in an area of the city that did not look at all safe.

I admit I’m a little wary of what I’ve heard of the crime rate.