Our second Mission Metro was to Vienna-Fairfax at the far, far, far end of the Orange Line. Although we were warned that this station could be "dangerous", the only threat we faced was falling onto Interstate 66.
We got to Vienna after about an hour on the train, were met by swarms of people heading the other way to see Cherry Blossoms (more on that later) and ate our granola bars in the parking lot in preparation for all there is to see and do in Vienna-Fairfax-GMU. Sadly, there's not much to see OR do in Vienna-Fairfax-GMU but we did find the Pan-Am shopping plaza just a short 20 minute walk. (It would have been a 15 minute walk if we hadn't "short-cutted" through an apartment complex! We did find a fun little playground in said apartment complex.
The Pan-Am shopping plaza offers an abundance of Asian cuisine as well as video editing, dental care and dance costumage. Our favorite store was MICROCENTER, where all of your electronics needs are met. We did buy a keyboard duster and some cheap earbuds....and they had free candy for 'customer appreciation day'.
Rather than dining on Asian cuisine, no offense to all of our asian friends, we chose to go American at the Pan-Am Family Restaurant (run by Greeks). The french toast was awesome, as was the omelet. The service was great and the place was packed! It seemed to be the local hangout for large groups of old men (so Brady felt right at home). If you ever get hungry at the corner of Nutley St and Lee Hwy.....give it a try! Tell 'em Brady & Joy sent ya'!
After breakfast, which was by this time lunch, we headed back toward the train and tried to do some Random Acts of Kindness by feeding parking meters. What the video doesn't show is that we soon realized all the meters were expired and you probably don't even have to pay on Saturdays.
Finally we made it back to the Vienna Metro Station along with 40,000 (a rough guestimate) other Metro riders eager to see Cherry Blossoms and the Nats. We spent 80% of the hour and 15 minute ride home standing. Now we know how cattle feel...minus the flies.
Overall it was another great Mission. I'm sure there's actually tons to do in Vienna and Fairfax (just none of it's too close to the Metro). But when you're with someone you love everywhere is a great adventure. By the way....the highlight of Joy's day was the talking crosswalk signs. It doesn't take much.
I can't believe you've chosen 2 of the farthest stops away from your home stop...I assume you are randomly drawing a card? Am sure enjoying your adventures and blog. Love ya both! :-)
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