16-m Staunton River Trail and Bear Church Rock

I hiked with a group of 22 people on the unusual 70f cool summer day along Staunton River Trail and Bear Church Rock for 16 miles with 4000 ft gain. Not much berries but over a dozen of bear poops on the trails. I tried on my new hiking boots and hat, and carpooled with my favorite hiking dog Sierra. — checked in to Bear Church Rock.

four congressional receptions in one night

I cranked in four congressional receptions tonight: a state reception, a congressional home buying seminar, a health expo with sample protein shakes and meat look alike beet strips, and a Farm Credit Farmers Market full of agricultural products. I ended up carrying 32 lb of swags home! — checked in to The Library of Congress.

15 m hike Devils Stairs-Hogback-Elkwallow

Thanks Karen and Lou for leading this 15 m 3400 ft gain hike in such steaming summer day along Little Devils Stairs-Hogback-Elkwallow. It was in high 70f up little devils stairs but very humid and my sweat kept on flowing into my eyes. I was joking with Abe about my possibility of getting free black berry ice cream at lunch stop, yet he actually treated me 🙂

I also caught up Shelley about her hike in Vancouver Island on the West Coast trail and reunited with my favorite hiking dog Sierra. There were not as many wild berries today, but I managed to ate handful.

At the end of the hike, dear Karen hosted a watermelon and icy cool drink party at the trail head. I got to sign up with her next hike. I was soaked at the centrvillle park and ride by the thunderstorm but now enjoying the cool air at home. What a great day! — checked in to Little Devil Stairs.

AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassadors Celebrate Invention Event

I attended 2017-2018 AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassadors Celebrate Invention Event, and got inspired by their personal stories as inventors and how their inventions have made an impact in solving global problems, such as easily-deployed human waste processing systems, Ebola medical outfit disinfection spray ensuring system, baby massage device, etc. — checked in to AAAS - The American Association for the Advancement of Science.

TWO 1.5 million open houses

I attended two gorgeous 1.5 million open houses in Falls Church and Mclean. The First one had onsite SUSHI CHEF & Sake, and the second one had Indian food and wine. I know both builders for a long time. The sushi chef was great and he is a full time cpa. — checked in to Falls Church, Virginia.

18-m Nicholson Hollow/Sam’s Ridge Loop

I hiked 18 miles with 3600 ft gain today along Nicholson Hollow/Sam’s Ridge Loop with a meetup group. No view but a good training hike in 80s f. We saw one black bear, and I ate only 10 raspberries. — checked in to Sams Ridge, Stafford, Virginia.

9th Annual DFKDC Water Sports Event

I volunteered at the 9th Annual DFKDC Water Sports Event and accompanied two fun kids to play water sports, such as tubbing. I also did paddle boarding, kayaking, and paddle boating. Quite a day! Pohick Bay is a water oriented park located on the Potomac River 25 miles south of DC. Pohick Bay offers canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and jon boats for rent on the weekends. — checked in to Pohick Bay Regional Park.

Urban Institute on "Apartment Demand for the Next 15 Years

I had a busy day of 4 events. I went in DC for a seminar by Urban Institute on "Apartment Demand for the Next 15 Years: Can We Meet the Need?", WeWork Tysons Mid-Summer Soiree, Critical Measures in Credit Union Cybersecurity at Tower Club, and then a play "Gun Show" at the 1st Stage Tysons. Totally exhausted but had a lot of fun, food, drink, and new information. — checked in to The Tower Club - Tysons Corner.