Anne and David, continued

On the Sunday after Halloween, the weather was still great, so we all decided to go to Great Falls -- only this time, from the Maryland side. And what a great decision THAT was! It's a totally different experience. Much closer to home, and I think the path and the view are prettier. Plus, THEY HAVE FREE BIKE RENTALS!!! Okay, the bikes were uncomfortable, and we couldn't take them to the viewpoint, but still. What a cool concept.

Rachel and I biked a bit, and then accompanied Anne to the viewpoint -- the one we see when we look across "from the Virginia side." I pointed out a kayaker to Rachel, who got a thrill watching him? Her? navigate the rough water. Anne took bunches of pictures, and I would have loved to stay longer except that I had to get to work (and Anne and David were headed to Uncle Dan's.) On the way back to return the bikes, Rachel whispered to me, "Mommy? I didn't want to rent the bike, but I didn't want to let you down." I told her that I really didn't want to rent the bike, either, once I found out how awkwardly it fit me, but that I appreciated that she was willing to go along with what the rest of the group wanted.

I said goodbye to Anne and David after we returned the bikes, then hopped in the car and went to work. Drew and Rachel went grocery shopping and did their usual Sunday stuff.