The night on the train was horrible. Expected to have comfy seats in the coach car, with footrests and pillows, like we knew from trains in the West. Not so in the East. Regular train cars as in Europe, slightly reclineable seat backs, no foot rests. Lights weren't shut off at night and passengers not sorted for destinations. Constant noise and light, therefore we didn't sleep much, if at all.
Arrived a little late, around 7 am in Washington, DC, and allowed ourselves a taxi ride to the Capitol Hilton, the German congress delegation's hotel. Fortunately, and completely unexpectedly, we already got a room there (though, towards the inner courtyard, without any view) and were able to freshen up and unpack before heading out again for breakfast in the Eastern Market (pics), where at the same time a flea and a farmers' market take place on weekends. We knew the market from previous visits and decided to have pancakes at "Market Lunch" there. Lines were moderate and pancakes delicious, we enjoyed them outside on a bench. Finally, we got 80+ deg. F and were fully enjoying the warmth.
We took the subway to the Native American Museum (on the picture), one of our favorite museums along the Mall, then walking parts of the Mall between Capitol and White House (Trump was golfing in Florida) and ended up in the Conference Center, where we registered and got our itineraries and materials. Back to the hotel to take a short nap and get ready for the Colorado Party, which is always great fun, because there are only selected guests and it feels like a family reunion. Also, food and drinks are always good, thanks to chefs, brewery and winemakers they bring over from Colorado.
Back to the hotel around 8 pm and now busily trying to keep up with work before the congress starts on Sunday morning at 8 am with the German delegation's breakfast, followed by Media Brunch in the Newseum and press tours.
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