Baltimore, United States Travel Blogs

THE PORT
Feb 14, 2007

... a lot, and played "Oh, hell!" (a card game). Another good "Act of Spontaneous Ecstasy" came when I sat beside the Baltimore Harbour and meditated, by watching the falling snow. Far from the pretty, touristy Balimore Harbour was the Port of Baltimore. I ...

The Final Countdown
Aug 1, 2007 (14 photos)

... I saw my first real-life piņata (I had to explain to disbelieving on-lookers that we don't have Mexicans in England); I went to a Baltimore Orioles baseball game but only saw two pitches as I found myself in a bar in the Camden Yards Warehouse; I've been ...

Three Weeks from Today
Dec 8, 2007

So...three weeks from today, I'll be on my flight to Chiang Mai, Thailand!  As many of you know, I'll be spending somewhere between two and three months in Southeast Asia.  This has been something I've been wanting to do for some time and am so ...

Porsche
Sep 22, 2004 (2 photos)

This was a day about driving Dad's car. Fast. And last minute shopping. How cheap is stuff in the States?? -B

Baltimore
Sep 21, 2004

... the logic of getting thrown to the wolves when we hit South America. Ah well, we will see... Went with Dad into Baltimore from his amazing new house in the coutryside of Maryland for a great lunch right on the habour (note UK spelling). Took a water- ...

How It Began
Feb 10, 2008 (1 photos)

In November of 1994, my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, changed my selfish heart to a heart of compassion.  He put an idea in my heart for His impoverished children, rather physical or spiritual.  He told me that most people in the USA have ...

My Autumn Will Begin in Moscow
Sep 1, 1997

... almost here. Is autumn already there in Russia? Is there autumn more like the coldest winter month in Taiwan and November in Baltimore? What kind of weather will be there for us when we arrive Moscow in four days? And what kind of experience will be ...

On to Baltimore
Aug 17, 2009 (7 photos)

We drove 500 miles today from Cincinnati to Baltimore, mostly through mountains of West Virginia and Maryland.  We had a no hassle time at Oriole Park at Camden Yards:  easy to find, we parked less than 50 yards from our seats and their were less ...

An unfortunate turn of events...
Feb 6, 2008 (18 photos)

... days and most likely not return to Mexico given the situation (and the fact that you can't keep flying back and forth between Baltimore and Mexico and expect to have tons of money for travel). So we spent a few days in Isla Mujeres with Darran and ...

Pre-akness
May 19, 2007

After a long car ride down with lots of traffic...I am finally in Baltimore at Joe's place.  The agenda for tonight...dinner....buying beer...and taking it easy.  Tomorrow will be a long day of drinking at the Preakness horse race. I spent ...

A Guide to Understaning Preakness
May 19, 2007 (11 photos)

Before this Saturday, I had never been to a horse race.  The only exposure that I ever got regarding horse racing was the images that I saw on TV.  When I did see a race on TV, it was always the Kentucky Derby or The Belmont...never the ...

"ST. PETE OR BUST!"
Aug 29, 2000 (5 photos)

... a rarely matched beauty in the crescent-shaped lakes whose blue shone like diamonds. I wasn't thrilled to be returning to the United States. Firstly, it isn't a totally new country for me to explore; I've spent 19 of my 20 years there. And ...

Our Trip to the states
Jul 29, 2009 (113 photos)

With Trevor away, the kids and I decided to take a trip back to the states to visit family.  We decided to do space A which was very interesting and we met lots of interesting and very helpful people.  It took us a total of 4 days to make ...

Statistics
Jul 19, 2008 (2 photos)

... : 95,683 100,465 Money spent on gas: about $1,950.00 Money spent on a place to stay: about $0.00 Number of states traveled in: 28 Number of states official highway map was collected: 18 Life experience accrued on the road: Priceless

Back in the Good Ole USA
Feb 21, 2008 (1 photos)

I'm so happy to be back at home.  I missed my husband and children.  This mission's trip has been a blessing to me.  I met many brothers and sisters from Kenya and Uganda.  Because of this trip, the Lord has started a new work.  ...

Leaving on a Jet Plane
Jun 8, 2005

leaving next wednesday!

Baltimore - 1st Mariner Arena
Nov 8, 2008

Hello friends, I'm celebrating no desserts or candy for a full week!  And can't quite decide if I want to partake quite yet.  Desserts at lunch time were store-bought generics so it was easy enough to pass on those.  It has actually ...

Excerpts from the Wander Years
Oct 13, 2009 (1 photos)

... day I started, knowing that when I took the leap one day, neither I nor the firm owed each other nothing short of gratitude. Baltimore - I was never too fond of the city and always knew that one morning I would have to wake up and hit the open road. But ...

Travel
Dec 24, 2007

  

Goucher Girls
Aug 28, 2007 (13 photos)

... to know Virginias friends. Another sad farewell to Kate today so to cheer me up Virginias housemates took me into Baltimore, actually a very nice town. The gorgeous weather continued. Then later that evening the arrival of Mick, Liesl, Bryce and Paige ...

Experience by Daniel Kunimoto
May 11, 2008 (1 photos)

Hey all, it's Daniel Kunimoto. It's now one week before I leave on this adventure and I'm feeling pretty excited! At the same time, there's a lot to be done before I leave (namely finding a camera). I had the great honor today to share the experience I ...

Happy Holidays
Dec 26, 2008

Happy Holidays everyone! We are home and safe. I'm currently in MD  with my family. I transformed one of my grandmothers' bedrooms into "World India" yesterday and shared with family and friends a little about our trip. Now it's time to sort photos ...

I'll Be Home For Christmas
Dec 30, 2007

So we went home for Christams and it was great seeing everyone.  For the first time in 4 years all of my siblings were home for the holidays, and life was pretty good.  Unfortunately, there was plenty of tragedy during the time we were home, ...

Volleyball and crabs in Baltimore, hon'
Aug 5, 2007

... & Ben.  It is definitely very good to spend time with friends.  Part of our catching up was to play volleyball at "Baltimore Beach" for 3 hours in 40% humidity!  Luckily, the water hose wasn't too far (to give a sense of the beach) & ...

Good Morning Baltimore!
Sep 1, 2009 (134 photos)

... closer to the middle, which was much better. we had a giant Pretzel and some enormous bottled drinks. The Yankees won 5-1. Baltimore wasn't at all like i'd expected. It was so pretty and scenic, and all the old warehouses and power stations were renovated ...

Before the trip - countdown - 15 days left!
Dec 25, 2007

Wow I can't believe it- I've been anxiously awaiting my return trip to Costa Rica since I got back to the United States on May 5th.  And already I am almost there, just a few short 15 days to go!  And a million things to do, to arrange, but I'm ...

Baltimore, MD
Jan 19, 2008

Baltimore, MD

Baltimore
Jan 6, 2006 (19 photos)

We flew in Thursday afternoon. My parents drove up from Richmond and met us at the airport. That night we just ate dinner and caught up. Friday morning we went to the harbor and the National Aquarium. It was very impressive. Fish are pretty.

3 Days and Counting.....
Jul 4, 2007

... for a job I have open on my team - this could not have come at a worse time.  Both Rick and I get back to Baltimore at 10 PM on Friday.  We are going to be hustling on that Saturday morning to get ourselves all set.  For example, Rick ...

Preparing to Leave
Jun 19, 2007

I am currently sitting in Baltimore preparing to leave to Bolivia. I am with Nina, my girlfriend who is from Bolivia. We will be leaving tonight at 7:25 Eastern standard time for La Paz, Bolivia. Our scheduled arrival time is 5:30 tomorrow morning! I am ...