Month: September 2019

Mr. Wolf Goes to Washington: A Look Back

Ahmar Wolf

Even though it may seem to some that during my trip to Washington, DC that I did everything, and seen everything. Actually, that is just a drop in the bucket with the 100s of museums and monuments scattered throughout DC. I missed out on the Air and Space Museum annex which is located at Dulles Airport which houses both an SR-71 and an actual space shuttle among other things. Also, I will admit I made some mistakes, the biggest was walking from the Jefferson Memorial to Lincoln’s, a half-mile walk in 90-degree weather.

I will fully admit I am tired from my trip and just about every muscle is sore. But I did enjoy my trip and will be returning once I have free time which will allow me to return.

Let’s start with my train journey, as I said in earlier reports my main problem was FOOD. They do have a Cafe but its choices are quite limited. I did have a salad on the night of my departure, but the next day I was limited to a muffin and apple juice. I will admit they have more but not much besides breakfast sandwiches. I should have brought fruit and maybe my own cereal, TIP nut milk does not go bad without a fridge.

Food was also my issue in DC, not that the food was bad but I was paying nearly $20 per meal and this added up. What I should have done was made Union Station my main hub as there are literally dozens of restaurants with food priced at under $10. My other issue was drinking, not alcohol ones but things like soda and water. Most museums sold a bottle of tea for $4 each, I actually paid $6 for a glass of ice tea at a museum. It seems DC is not a good place for convenience stores as in besides from food trucks (which I was grateful for) there isn’t any that I saw. In fact, the only Dunkin’ I saw during my entire stay was near the National Zoo. There are a few McDonalds but not that main, there are more in downtown Chicago than near the National Mall in DC.

Union Station is also the main hub of the Circulator bus, which is operated for FREE and you can get off and back on as many times as you want. 4 routes use Union Station as a hub, the bus is so convenient even the locals use it to get around.

Some of my photos I am uploading when and where I can LINK

Breaking News: Anthrocon Introduces The Ultimate Perk

Ahmar Wolf

For a mear $1000 you can get the benefit of Anthrocon’s new…

ULTRASPONSOR MEMBERSHIP

With this you get the following:

  • A nifty Ultrasponsor ribbon
  • A free Anthrocon T-shirt
  • VIP badge pick up at registration
  • Front of line privileges for advance admission to the Dealers Room each day
  • An invitation to the Artists & Dealers reception on Friday evening
  • Reserved seating at selected Main Ballroom events (plus 1 guest if desired)
  • A unique gift available to Anthrocon Supersponsors
  • An exclusive gift available only to Anthrocon Ultrasponsors
  • If registering prior to Feb. 2: An advance opportunity to register for a hotel room before general availability!
  • Our wonderful Supersponsor Luncheon on Saturday with the Guests of Honor
  • Guaranteed placement within the first two rows at the Fursuit Parade Photo or Reserved Special Seating during the parade
  • Special Ultrasponsor Acrylic Badge (with special customization if you register by March 1st)
  • Free access to the Fursuit Friendly Cruises
  • Expedited elevator line privileges in the Westin Hotel
  • Sunday Ultrasponsor Brunch

To some this actually might be worth the hefty price tag.

Mr. Wolf Goes to Washington: Day 7 My Final Day

Ahmar Wolf

On my 7th and final full day in DC I decided to travel to the National Zoo. It’s really quite nice and has some unusual features such as

and…

But the most remarkable thing was the O-Line

Thatis a pair of Orangutans traveling on a set cable to the Think Tank where you can get an up-close look. Overall it’s an above-average zoo and there is a shuttle bus from the Metro station too the zoo

Mr. Wolf Goes to Washington: Day 6 The Accidental Furrest #5

Ahmar Wolf

As my time in DC winds down I thought yesterday I hit a couple of places I missed…

First up the American History Museum, yes I know to some there might be boring things there but believe me, the place is so cool.

Also a pretty great cafeteria…

Next, I wanted to hit the monuments

Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial

World War 2 Memorial

Constitutional Gardens

Lastly, I decided to give the White House one last try and what I found was shocking.

What you see is the closest anyone can get to the actual White House.

Today is my last full day and I decided I am going to the National Zoo and since Wednesday will be my very last day here in DC that will end these reports of my trip to Washington, DC