Thank goodness I realized I was out of
cash before we got to the Mall. And that I
knew where the Metro cash machine was.
We didn't see a bank the rest of our trip
although I am sure there must have been
one somewhere close.
The Great Bubble Wrap Adventure July 4th 2011 Editor's comment
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