Teri and Ashley rented bikes for the day and we went on an initial bike ride during the afternoon. We took Ashley on a quick sight-seeing tour although we didn't have much time. The Folklife Festival was happenin' on the east side of the mall. We went in and out of security on the west side of the mall and took note of all the people already camped in their spot for the evening fireworks. There were a lot of people but the masses hadn't hit yet. People were crowded in the shaded areas and the Lincoln Memorial steps.
After our initial bike ride we met up with Matt and Kevin and we had a biking gang of five. Hell Burger had a line out the door so we went to Rhodeside Grill for dinner. Then we met up with Sonny at the office who only had Sam and Vanessa with him this year.
The five of us rode off to the mall. The sidewalks were covered with people. Every year you see this mass migration of people headed to the mall from every direction using every method of transportation. Biking is definitely the best. We got there pretty quick and heard about metro stations that were over flowing with people. We got a nice spot up front just as the show was starting. The fireworks were decent with a big finale.
The way back is always difficult because the streets are flooded with people. My bell came in handy. I followed a guy and his kid but lost the group behind me. It would be very difficult to stay together unless we were walking but then that's a waste of a bike. It took some time but everyone made it back to my place.
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