What a glorious day. I biked down the Capital Crescent and used the exceedingly well organized bike valet parking at 16th & K. Kudos to the volunteers and organizers. It took me just a few minutes to drop off my bike and even less to pick it up in late afternoon. I brought a pair of lightweight hiking boots to change into and a pair of jeans to put over my cycling tights after I got downtown. I met a friend at a nearby Starbucks and we walked to the Mall and found a good place to stand near the base of the Washington Monument facing the Capitol with nearby jumbotrons. The crowd was in a joyous mood. I've never seen a crowd like that before, and doubt I will ever again.