Barrier Free Travels

Every now and again I read a blog entry that really chaffs my hide. Thus was the case this morning. I don't know if it was the attitude of the blogger or the terminology he used in an entry titled "How to Fly the Friendly Skies;" but, it just really got to me. So I need to vent.

As I was sitting in Dulles at gate 72B yesterday morning, I watched the arrival of five wheelchair passengers. In each case the skycap asked the passenger if he or she would like to remain in the wheelchair or transfer to a seat. Three of the passengers opted to stay in their wheelchairs, while two decided to transfer to a seat in the terminal.

Well, we hit the road (actually the sky) yesterday, and are here in Manassas for a few days of editorial research. I'm focusing on the historical attractions in the area, with a heavy emphasis on military history. I've also found a few nice accessible trails in the area that I'd like to explore.