The Eve

Lars and I went walking all over DC this evening. We swam through crowds nearly all the way, a very unusual situation for Washington. Everywhere we went, the energy was high. Restaurants were packed, sidewalks full, and peppered in the crowds were tuxedos and ball gowns rushing to one of the dozens of pre-inauguration balls going on around town.

On the U Street corridor, a vibrant DC neighborhood mostly populated by African-Americans, there were parties on many corners, with music and dancing. The biggest crowds were stacked in front of Ben's Chili Bowl, where Obama went to have a chili dog a few days ago. Everyone wants to try Obama's selection now...

I will now watch Jon Stewart, and go to bed soon. I have to get up early to make it to the Mall for inauguration morning!

Gaston