@VaBelle35
Dulles is a "pack your lunch" trip for me
Have only been to Chevy Chase maybe once.
DH and I used to "cross the bridge" to VA much more when we were dating. We'd visit ethnic eateries around the area, especially Alexandria and Arlington.
As time when on, it got to be such an ordeal, we just stopped. Rarely leave the area for dinner unless it is to Annapolis to Ramshead Tavern for a concert.
While I love living here, the traffic and congestion/construction makes me not want to drive. Used to go to Tysons, Springfield Malls in the past. Haven't been to either in over 20 years.
When you finally stop commuting, you will wonder HOW you ever managed.
Glad you can work at home. It's all that kept me sane at the end.