Just got back from a trip to Maryland. I traveled to the DC area on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Not good planning on my part, but it all went OK if you don't count all the delays. I made my bus, which was all that really mattered.
First of all, I spent a week in Emmitsburg, MD at the Emergency Management Institute for an Advanced Public Information Officer class. Excellent class, top-of-the-line instructors, made great contacts and some new friends...and the best thing was it was FREE, sponsored by FEMA.
Then on Friday, Paul flew out to meet me and we spent a few days exploring Baltimore. The National Aquarium, courtesy of a friend's mom who works there (thanks, Paula!); the Baltimore Basilica; Mount Vernon; Falls Point; the Inner Harbor and of course, a ride on the water taxi to Fort McHenry. Paul was even patient enough to let me shop at Filene's Basement, and H&M! We saw a great band at Power Plant Live as well. Don't remember who they were, but they drew a big crowd and played a wide range of music. Baltimore is apparently the land of the 32-oz beer; Paul was in heaven.
