Well, the tourists are back, in all their spanning the entire sidewalk, darting around unpredictably, can't tell their right from their left and, acting all disoriented when you announce your pass glory. This is definitely the time of year when it's preferrable to ride in the street except for the fact that all the lights were out from Constitution to the Jefferson Mem. making for a chaotic scene with all the cars, cabs and, buses. I managed to thread the needle a couple of times and take advantage of assertive drivers who served as blockers from cross traffic. The pedestrian chaos didn't end until I hit the Va. side of the 14th Street bridge. Then, it was smooth sailing. Had to stop to remove jacket, skull cap and, full finger gloves as I was really over heating. This morning's ride was a lot less trafficy, of course, but I've no doubt this afternoon will be interesting.