Washington/Baltimore

Arrived Washington yesterday afternoon. Beautiful drive from the airport through woods and good roads. Too tired to do any walking and exploring. Today caught the amtrak to Baltimore. Met by three librarians who showed us around for the day. Went first to Visionary Museum, really interseting with very different artwork and installations including artwork by Saddam Husseins former physician and interns from Guartanamo Bay. Huge structures including Big Bird and Divine. All really interesting including the external art- huge metal bird and nest attached to one of the buildings. Toured around some of the city, including the waterfront where The Wire was filmed and upperclass neighboured with gorgeous houses and middle class where Anita Shreve lives. Then to our Librarian's house to meet a writer from the wire. A former journalist on the Baltimore Sun he was so interesting and informative. Then off for dinner of crabs- very messy but enjoyable. Just back at the hotel at 11pm. So no libraries for two days, suffering withdrawal! Registering for the Conference tomorrow!