Try any of the three Jose Andres restaurants downtown. They are all small plates places. One is Spanish (Jaleo), one is Mexican and one is Eastern Mediterranean (Zaytinya). I'm not sure of the name of the 3rd, Gwen might know. I've been to the other two and they are fantastic.

Also, if you're in Georgetown make sure to stop at Georgetown Cupcakes. Oh my! As far as the shops, I hope you bring lots of spending money or like to window shop. I tried on an $1,100 outfit in one of their boutiques!

Thanks yes that is what I was thinking too... but will decide by Mid to end of March. Appt not until mid April so will be plenty time to cancel if need be.

Wondering if not doing for a year if DR M rather I do consultation later. I also could Skype later.... Leah had said an option when I made the appt. but since we were going to D.C. For family trip and knew he was in the area might as well go. Real Estate investment fell through which would mean a loan and rather wait as other financisl obligations soon down the pike.

I have never been to D.C. But my 8th grade daughter class is going in May for a couple nights to see monuments, national mall, museums but she gets upset when on long noisy bus rides ... too much loud noise she says. Plus does not like idea of sharing a bed with someone! She is a neat, clean fanatic. Loves watching Monk the detective and we tease her she is like him! Not all kids going ....optional and about $600 trip. So we will take our own trip with her and recreate the itinerary the school will take during Spring Break. My oldest daughter (16- now in 11th) went with her class when she was in 8th grade and excited to show us around! My husband went when he was in middle school too! We are staying in a boutique hotel in Georgetown. That allows dogs! So she is not terrorized by the cats at home!! We will be there a week. Excited!

I am more excited to see the quaint neighborhood and go to the antique and vintage shops! More then the monuments! My husband wants to go to the White House and we are awaiting date. Not Trump fans so should be interesting. I doubt we would see him! If we do, he says we play ....don't see you and keep our mouths shut! My husband and my girls love history.

Any good restaurants you recommend?

I want the same as you had plus arms! Legs are okay. With Dr M! Will not do it unless with him. Although from instagram and videos he is very cute!!! lol might be intimidating!

figuring 21 to 25k....

Totally agreed about the out of pocket thing. Money is a HUGE motivator for me. The idea of "wasting" that money is nauseating to me.

All in all, I think my extended TT was about $11,000 - including all hospital costs, etc.