Flew into IAD last week (and again this week... On the plane just prior to take off as I type) which is somewhere I have been many times before. In 2006, I came down for whole work week every week for 2-3 months. Back then, they were beginning construction of an underground train system to alleviate the need to have these ugly, poorly timed mega buses transport people between terminals.

As of today, that train is still under construction.

Other than transport between terminals, the airport's not bad. Plenty of eating options, and while C and D terminals are connected end to end, there are enough slopes and slight turns to make it feel more friendly than DEN. The airport itself is about 15 miles from downtown DC, which puts it far enough away to cut down on most of the traffic. Reagan Airport (DCA), on the other hand, is basically across the Potomac from the Lincoln Memorial.

DC is a great tourist destination, though moreso for Americans, I imagine. I toured some of the major areas for one day back in 2006, but would love to spend another day or two there. The DC subway is impressive by US standards (architecturally, it beats Boston/NY; functionally, SF is probably better).

Ice House Cafe (760 Elden St, Herndon):: A great little seafood place, though perhaps a bit expensive. The oysters and tuna were delicious though.

Two more things:
1) Renting cars takes WAY too long. If I can check-in to my flight and get my boarding pass in less than a minute, getting the keys to a rental should be just as fast.
2) Denver photos should be up (realistically) by the end of the week, and I'll link it here.

Later Days!