Springhill Suites By Marriott Annapolis

... and time again to exit the mall, only to be turned away, led somewhere else or told that I would have to wait until 7:00 a.m. When I had reached 14th and Columbus (Columbia?) and it was 6:40 (after about 45 minutes of walking, again shoeless) I decided I might as well get in line and wait. Shaking from the cold, crying from the shock and the only caucasion girl in a sea of angry locals, I stood in line, fingering the pepperspray in my pocket in case of emergency. As time ...

... What a great choice! We didn't see a lot of the water but the road was easy travelling and the little townships along the wayside with different types of farming along the way. We had noted on the map we were to travel a Bridge/tunnel section of this road. As you all know the travellers are familiar with the choice of Bridge and tunnels with the Sydney experience. We certainly were not prepared for this experience. We came to the toll collection point to pay the $17, then ...

... front of me before crawling quietly into the ears of the disinterested persons around the room. "Um, sir, this week, as Bob did not mention, we have a big meeting on Friday. I'll be at the meeting, and I will come pre-brief you about the meeting before the meeting, probably on Thursday. I'll also pre-pre-brief your deputy before that first meeting, about the Friday meeting, probably on Wednesday, sir. Um, also we have another meeting next Tuesday that I'll pre-brief you ...

... I've been busy is that, unfortunately, I also have a broken foot. Tip: Just because you can move your toes does not mean you haven't snapped off a piece of bone. All will be well in couple of weeks and I've very glad this happened at the end rather than the start of my trip. Thanks to everyone for their kind comments over the past month!

... and out of the way as soon as possible? You decide! With the flight just two hours away we chose an All American meal of cheeseburgers and french fries at the airport diner. We savored every bite and have mentally prepared for the meals we will eat over the next three weeks. I'm sure it will be good but there certainly is a fear of the unknown! Ok everyone, we will catch back up to you when we get to Hong Kong. Adam

DAY ONE: We were exhausted after a huge day on the road, but had to peel our eyes open when we arrived in Washington DC for our 3 hours night tour of the city. (7-10pm). It was so surreal to see such famous memorials and monuments lighting up the darkness.......our tiredness made it seem more of a ghost tour then an educational tour!! The forrest gump ...

... With my arms just aching from carrying a 50 pound bag of hardback books (I seriously don't know what I was thinking), a backpack with my heavy laptop, as well as 10 pounds of chocolate from the tax free store, all I could do was resignedly accept the fact that my 55 minute layover had turned into a 6.5 hour layover. I could have explored the airport if I could have left my bags somewhere, but instead I sat at my gate for the entire time. The next six hours surprisingly sped by, and ...

... experience. Today I was interested in three games - Washington Vs. Houston, Jets Vs. Buffalo and the Giants Vs. Seattle. So far I am doing well... DC won (and I think I have found the LOUDEST Redskin fan ever.... and it's a woman) and the Jets tried to loose but Buffalo didn't let them, and now I am watching the Giants, fall far behind in the first quarter... but I'll have faith. Well, thats my Sunday... it may not be Thailand but it sure is fun.....

... the head of Mill Creek, just off of Whitehall Creek, just north of the Annapolis Harbor. You are welcome to stay with us as long as you like. If you decide to bypass Baltimore, we still can drive you there -- only a half hour from here in non-rush hour traffic. We can do Washington DC too if you like (it's 45 min. or so away). Also, we can give you a guided tour of Paradise East." As we proceeded to the head of this river, we turned the last corner to find a small ...

... was alive with students, shoppers, craftspeople, lawmakers, people like me from Tennessee, friendly folks. Neck-sore from cameras and hungry as a seagull, I looked for a lunch spot; found one to please. I devoured the crab, read through my new brochures. The boat-bobbing City Dock was user-friendly, inviting all-day-by-the-bay sitting, a welcoming spot. Annapolis is not an industrial town, but busy with research and development. It has one of the highest concentrations of 18th ...