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Baltimore: Guía de viajes, precios y alojamiento gratuito · 2026

New arrivals find that incomplete expressways force daily cross-town transit onto surface streets, making proximity to the free downtown circulator routes essential for those living without a car.

Baltimore · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sobre el lugar
Ahora en la ciudadBaltimoreatardecer 19:11
EntradaElige un pasaporteLa respuesta depende del pasaporte.
Lugares en el mapa50
Tipo de cambio1,00 $por 1 $USD — la moneda del paísa fecha de 17 sept 2026
Idioma localEnglishpredominant spoken
Idioma en el destinofrases
Public transit, commuter trains, and Charm City Circulator shuttles
English

«Can I get the crabs with extra Old Bay?»Use at seafood counters or crab houses across the city.

Qué incluyeitinerarios
1 día
Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Lexington Market
3 días
+ Mount Vernon, Fort McHenry, Little Italy, Federal Hill
7 días
+ Bolton Hill, Canton, Station North, Brewer's Hill
Sobre el lugar

Baltimore functions as an independent port city shaped by distinct historic neighborhoods and a transition from heavy manufacturing to medical research.

The municipality stands apart from the surrounding county as an independent jurisdiction organized around historic waterfront districts. Commercial shipping continues alongside maritime tourism at Inner Harbor, while nearby Fells Point retains colonial streetscapes and long-standing taverns. Further inland, Mount Vernon anchors cultural collections and historic monuments away from the maritime basin.

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Industrial decline altered the local employment base, shifting focus from manufacturing plants to healthcare institutions like Johns Hopkins Hospital and emerging technology firms. Daily routines often center on traditional food markets such as Lexington Market, alongside regional staples of steamed blue crab and pit beef. Navigating daily life without private vehicles requires relying on the free circulator routes downtown.

Urban navigation follows a strict street grid divided east and west by Charles Street, with block numbers posted on corner signs. Uncompleted expressways terminate directly into central streets, creating severe congestion near the waterfront during peak travel periods. While harbor paths and central entertainment zones receive constant police patrols, leaving vehicles parked on public streets demands removing all visible items to deter break-ins.

Asociaciones
  • Steamed blue crabsSteamed with regional seasoning during summer harvests and served at crab feasts.
  • Incomplete expresswaysFreeway revolts halted highway links, routing interstate traffic onto city streets.
  • Charm City CirculatorMunicipal shuttle buses run free routes connecting downtown, hospitals, and harbor.
  • Lexington MarketHistoric municipal market filled with food stalls, fresh seafood, and cod cakes.
  • Street parking break-insLeaving items visible inside vehicles parked on city streets invites smash-and-grabs.
Datos
  • Baltimore is an independent city governed outside the jurisdiction of any county.
  • The Charm City Circulator operates free public shuttle bus routes through central districts.
  • The Baltimore Museum of Art holds the largest collection of works by Henri Matisse in the world.
  • The Port of Baltimore leads all American ports in handling imported automobiles and light trucks.
Fuente: Wikipedia · Wikivoyage
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Cómo llegar y dónde quedarse

Vuelos, aeropuertos, anfitriones y alquiler

Todavía no hay anfitriones de alojamiento gratuito aquí.

Paso a paso al llegar
  1. 01Connect your phone to the airport terminal public wireless network.
  2. 02Withdraw local cash from an automated teller machine in the arrivals area.
  3. 03Board the light rail directly from the terminal station toward downtown accommodation.
2 fuentes · A fecha de 18 de septiembre de 2026
Fuente: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visado y aspectos prácticos

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Establece tu pasaporte: el tiempo de procesamiento, la tarifa y los documentos varían según el pasaporte.

Las pasantías, los programas de au pair y de estudio tienen una categoría de visado y un conjunto de documentos diferentes. Las solicitudes se realizan a través de CMO International Programmes.

Programas internacionales IEC
Es bueno saber
  • Smoking is banned indoors across all dining venues and drinking establishments.
  • Commercial freight trucks are barred from travel along the northern stretch of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
Preguntas frecuentes
How can a visitor travel around the city without a car?

Baltimore operates buses, light rail, and a subway line under the state transit administration. The Charm City Circulator runs complimentary shuttle routes linking central districts with waterfront neighborhoods. Passenger water taxis provide additional connections across the harbor basin.

Fuente: Wikipedia · Wikivoyage
What dishes are traditional to Baltimore?

Regional dining focuses heavily on steamed Maryland blue crabs and seasoned crab cakes. Local food stands and markets also prepare slow-cooked pit beef sandwiches, fried whitefish sold as lake trout, and cod cakes served with crackers.

Fuente: Wikipedia · Wikivoyage
Where are the primary dining and nightlife districts located?

Fells Point features historic taverns and taprooms along the waterfront. The Inner Harbor contains entertainment venues alongside the Power Plant Live complex, while nearby Little Italy serves regional Italian cuisine.

Fuente: Wikipedia · Wikivoyage · Wikivoyage
What precautions help ensure safety when visiting Baltimore?

Tourism hubs and waterfront promenades maintain consistent police monitoring. Property theft from vehicles remains a risk, requiring drivers to remove all visible personal items from parked cars. Traveling through well-illuminated streets and hiring licensed transit at night provides standard security.

Fuente: Wikivoyage
Is smoking permitted inside restaurants and bars?

Local municipal regulations and state statutes prohibit indoor smoking. All dining establishments, taverns, and entertainment venues enforce completely smoke-free spaces.

Fuente: Wikivoyage · Wikivoyage
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Fuente: Wikivoyage · Wikivoyage · Wikipedia

Seguridad y salud

Consejos de viaje oficiales y mínimos médicos

Seguridad · consejos oficiales
Parked vehicles left on public streets should have all personal property and refuse removed from sight to prevent break-ins.

Cómo llegar

Aeropuertos, distancias y transporte público

Cómo llegarOurAirports (public domain)
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport BWI14 km del centro
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport DCA61 km del centro
Washington Dulles International Airport IAD82 km del centro

Cuándo ir e itinerarios

Cuándo venir y qué cabe en un día, tres días y una semana

Itinerarios preparados
Downtown and Civic Architecture1 km a pie
  1. 09:00Baltimore City HallExamine the municipal center and the surrounding civic plaza.
  2. 10:30Battle MonumentInspect the public memorial commemorating municipal defense.
  3. 12:00Alex. Brown & Sons BuildingWalk through the historic financial quarter to observe early banking architecture.
  4. 14:00Bromo Seltzer Arts TowerVisit the landmark clock tower housing artist studios on the west side.
Cathedral Hill and Historic Monuments282 m a pie
  1. 10:00Cathedral Hill Historic DistrictBegin among historic residential streets and civic architecture.
  2. 11:30Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryObserve the historic cathedral designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe.
  3. 13:30First Unitarian ChurchExamine the neoclassical sanctuary and domed ceiling.
  4. 15:00Franklin Street Presbyterian Church and ParsonageConclude the walking route at the Gothic revival church complex.

Idioma y cultura

Cinco frases para el primer día y dónde no puedes prescindir del idioma

English is the universal operational language for municipal administration, daily commerce, housing negotiations, and public transit. A visitor or resident conducting daily routines encounters English exclusively across public services, healthcare, and retail.

Cinco frases para el primer día
  • Can I get the crabs with extra Old Bay?Can I get the crabs with extra Old Bay?
    Requesting steamed blue crabs seasoned with the traditional spice blend.Use at seafood counters or crab houses across the city.
  • Pit beef, rare, with onions and horseradish, please.Pit beef, rare, with onions and horseradish, please.
    Ordering the local barbecue beef sandwich prepared according to regional tradition.Use when ordering at sandwich stands and local roast beef counters.
  • Can I get a can of Natty Boh?Can I get a can of Natty Boh?
    Ordering the iconic local beer, National Bohemian.Use when ordering affordable draft or canned beer in neighborhood bars.
  • Could I have a coddie with mustard?Could I have a coddie with mustard?
    Requesting a traditional salt cod cake between saltine crackers.Use at market stalls such as Faidley Seafood in Lexington Market.
  • Does this Charm City Circulator route go toward the hospital?Does this Charm City Circulator route go toward the hospital?
    Asking if the free downtown shuttle bus stops near Johns Hopkins Hospital.Use when boarding the complimentary municipal shuttle downtown.
2 frases más
  • Are utility bills included in the monthly lease?Are utility bills included in the monthly lease?
    Asking a prospective landlord whether utility costs are covered by the rent.Use when discussing tenancy terms for an apartment or room rental.
  • Excuse me, which way leads toward the Inner Harbor?Excuse me, which way leads toward the Inner Harbor?
    Politely requesting walking directions to the central waterfront district.Use when navigating downtown streets or seeking help from pedestrians.
Dónde necesitarás el idioma
SituaciónIdioma
Public transit, commuter trains, and Charm City Circulator shuttlesEnglish
Lexington Market and neighborhood food stallsEnglish
Municipal offices, apartment leasing agencies, and hospitalsEnglish
Harbor restaurants, pubs in Fells Point, and local tavernsEnglish
Museums, historic harbor ships, and visitor centersEnglish
PaísGratis
EE. UU. para el primer viajeStudyHub· ≈ 30 horas

Orientación previa al primer viaje a EE. UU.: autorización de entrada y entrevista con el agente de fronteras, impuestos añadidos al precio de etiqueta y propinas obligatorias, la atención médica como principal riesgo financiero, alquiler de coches y distancias, y por qué las leyes varían entre estados vecinos.

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Saniya ShonbayevaLeer
Gotta love this American ride

Besides those cities, I also visited Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Baltimore, and Denver. I will go through them quickly and share the most important things. If you are traveling to the West, do not buy a tour. If you go on your own: - you save money - you manage your own time; in my case, it was extremely limited. I had to spend less than a day in each city, which is very little for a big city - you don't have to adapt to anyone else and can create your own travel plan. If I were to go again, I would organize everything myself. It is better to spend your nerves now and then travel and enjoy yourself in peace. Los Angeles was one of the big cities. We didn't even cover 1/4 of it. The road takes up most of the time, so set aside as many hours as possible and have a blast. I am more than sure that there is plenty to see in Los Angeles. Las Vegas didn't capture my heart at all. For me, one day is more than enough for it. The main street, the "Strip," is the only thing worth looking at. Besides hotels and casinos, you won't see anything else. If you are a gambler, it will suit you because there are casinos at every step. And the main factor that pushed me away was the climate. In summer, it is sweltering heat, with temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. The only time you can walk around is at night. It seemed soulless to me; there is debauchery everywhere, and there are plenty of drunk men trying to find their prey. If you like that kind of atmosphere, then run to Las Vegas. There is one more place I haven't mentioned before. A place where you can experience an adrenaline rush: "Six Flags." Since I adore roller coasters and entertainment of that kind, I couldn't help but go there, otherwise, I would never have forgiven myself. Six Flags is a paradise for both adults and children. This amusement park is in many states of America. I went to the one closest to me. Believe me, you won't experience so many emotions at once anywhere else, so I highly recommend going and seeing it with your own eyes.

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Сергей МигинLeer
In the West.

August 20th. 6 a.m. Baltimore International Airport. My arm had gone numb for the third time after another attempt to get at least half an hour of sleep before the flight. My tour of the Western US was starting today, right from this airport, 'Baltimore/Washington or just BWI'. Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, San Francisco—I was to visit all of this within a week with a new tour group, mostly consisting of people from CIS countries, so there was no language barrier at all. Boarding announcement. A flight to Las Vegas via Southwest Airlines. I'm on the road again, filled with hopes and emotions, adventures again, but this time I have to fly across 2 time zones from east to west... 'EasyUSA' is the name of the organization run by Andrey Shilov, who organizes amazing week-long trips to the main spots of the West. He met us at Las Vegas airport – 'McCarran'. A quick briefing and we were already in a minibus, all 23 of us from different towns on the East Coast. Driving past the main hotels, I thought about how far I had come from home, and where a simple desire to fulfill a dream can lead. I was in a light euphoria and a sleepy but pleasant state of mind. While we were driving, I nudged Aika again so she would look at the 'Bellagio.Plaza' hotel—we were accommodated in this hotel in the Downtown Las Vegas area, right opposite the famous Freemont street, where there is a unique system that implements a video show in the form of a 'movie' on a huge screen in the shape of an arched dome covering the entire street. It's hard to imagine, you have to see it. I slept all day and woke up at 9:13 pm with the thought: 'Yeah! And what should I do now in a city where all material and fantasy needs are gathered in one place?'—and half an hour later I was walking down Freemont street and enjoying the spectacle. People, people, people everywhere... It felt like they were waiting for darkness to fall. A city that doesn't sleep 24 hours a day, people who don't sleep 24 hours a day, everything here doesn't sleep, people from all over the world hang out here day and night. And I put on my headphones and got on a bus heading to the center of Vegas. In the center, there were even more people than on Freemont, street performances, conversations in different languages, the famous Bellagio fountain, the Paris hotel, the Venetian hotel, Caesars palace. I still couldn't believe I was seeing this in reality and not in the movie 'The Hangover'. Nothing could take these moments away from me, and I just enjoyed the moment. The next day, the alarm clock at 9 a.m. forced me to wake up and wash up quickly. After breakfast at McDonald's, everyone gathered in front of the hotel entrance and we loaded into 3 minibuses of 13-14 people each. 'Hi, my name is Scott!' 'Hi, my name is Sergey,' that's how the conversation with our bus driver started. Since I was sitting in the front, I often had to translate what he was saying, and meanwhile, we were already approaching the HooverDam—this was the last stop before the great Grand Canyon. This dam made me remember one of the 'Transformers' parts and a shot from the movie 'Universal Soldier'. That day there was scorching heat of +35 degrees. We spent some time looking at the dam from different angles and moved on. 'I think I'll call this day 'On the way to the Grand Canyon',' I thought to myself. As soon as we started getting out of the minibuses, the weather started to deteriorate. In the distance, on the horizon, I was looking for the canyon and waiting for the moment when I would finally get closer. The weather kept getting worse and dark clouds were getting closer and closer, but the heat subsided, which certainly pleased me, and we were already approaching the main point on a special excursion bus, from where it was visible how deep these canyons are. Just a stunning and mesmerizing view! When I looked down, I realized that I definitely wouldn't see such a view for a long time, and I just looked and enjoyed these

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Elnara KainazarovaLeer
Washington-Niagara-Philadelphia

Later, towards the end of July, we traveled to Washington, D.C., and visited the NASA museum and the National Museum—the very ones where the movie 'Night at the Museum' was filmed. Washington is a quiet city; while Baltimore had many African Americans, here there were mostly Caucasian and Asian people. Of course, I wanted to see the old town and the zoo, but we weren't lucky enough, so we returned to our city with incomplete memories. But I'm not upset, as I'm planning a trip to Washington this year too, and believe me, I will try to get into the White House instead of just standing nearby in the park, and I will try to visit the Capitol instead of just taking a photo with the front facade. I liked the alley on the way to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. I tossed a coin into the fountain at the entrance for luck and to ensure I return. We also rode pedal boats near the Jefferson Memorial and met a talented poet near the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. In August, we mostly ran to various employer parties (Barbecue party, Birthday party) right after work, as well as farewell parties for our compatriots. In early August, we were supposed to go to an Eminem concert, but we didn't manage to buy tickets in time, so definitely buy tickets for such events a month in advance—they are cheaper and the seats are better. But on August 12, our group went to a place every self-respecting tourist who has visited the States must see—Niagara Falls. It's unforgettable and indescribable; we were lucky enough to get so close that we basically took a shower) Niagara is proof of the natural beauty of nature. Now I also have a desire to go to Canada to see Niagara from the other side (for those who don't know, Niagara Falls is located on the border of the USA and Canada). There are three levels: on the shore, on the observation deck, and on the bridge. Be sure to visit all levels. There were only a few days left before saying goodbye to my beloved Ocean City, which touched my soul. There were tears and promises to return again, but regardless, we left Ocean City on September 10 and headed to Philadelphia. Philadelphia is not as noisy as New York, but it is still a colorful and mesmerizing city. There is a street with flags of all nations where you can find your country's flag. The Art Museum in the city center is truly grand. I was only there for a day, so I didn't manage to fully experience the city.

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Артём СелезнёвZellss · Leer
Evening quotes or "facepalm"

One evening I decided to relax: just lie down and read a book. Here is a list of phrases from just one evening: Me: Why are you so dressed up? Vika: I have a date with a lesbian. She's picking me up in 10 minutes. Me: (facepalm) Vika: Tyom, please help me untangle this, I'm running out of time (hands me a thong and a bra). Me: (facepalm) Vika: I've never had sex with a girl. Ira: Well, I have. Me: (facepalm) Ira: How would you rate my butt? Me: (facepalm) Yulia: Today at the beach, some boys told us that Native Americans have sex wearing hats. I told them: And Russians do it in SOCKS!!! Me: (facepalm) Vika: I once woke up in Baltimore one morning and realized the process was already underway. Me: (facepalm) Yulia: I hope Kostya doesn't call me today. A knock at the door. Kostya is standing there. Yulia: Hi! (2 minutes later) Yulia: YOU BRAIN-FUCKER, GET OUT OF HERE!!! Me: (facepalm) Vika is lying half a meter away from me, with a guy. Vika: Oh, it's up! Now it's down... Me: (facepalm)

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Lyudmila Kovalevamila_kovaleva · Leer
3 days on a bus... what it was like...

On the morning of June 30th, we woke up around 10 AM and headed straight to the Port Authority. We found a supermarket there, bought some cookies and mineral water, since their other food didn't really inspire much confidence in us) Our departure was at 3 PM, so we had plenty of time, but nothing to do, and we were carrying luggage too. As luck would have it, there were no benches or chairs anywhere... though Americans don't really worry about that; they can sit anywhere: on the steps, on the grass, and even on the floor! Getting tired, Aseka decided not to worry either and settled on the floor near an outlet to charge her phone. At first, I was a bit hesitant, but then I sat down next to her too... well, we had to get used to American life) Around 2:20 PM, we headed off to find our gate (the gate where our bus was waiting). At 2:40 PM, boarding for the bus began. Well, what can I say, they were just regular buses... except for the unreal cold from the air conditioners. These Americans are strange; they'd rather be cold than hot. It's a good thing I had heard about these 'climatic conditions' on the bus beforehand, so I put on a bunch of clothes and made Aselya do the same. Our first destination was Baltimore... then Rs Midway, Pittsburg, Columbus, Dayton Trot, Indianapolis, Garlingston, Burlington, Des Moines, Blumington, Omaha, Cheyenne, Lexington, Brush, Casper, Lovell, and a bunch of other towns we passed through. In almost every one of these cities, we had to transfer to other buses. Of course, spending 3 days on a bus isn't easy, but I would do it again without hesitation! After all, while we were traveling, I saw so many cute towns and buildings... basically, we drove across half of America! We ate cookies for all 3 days because our bodies simply rejected that artificial American food. On the buses and at the stations themselves, we saw a lot of strange people (believe me, you wouldn't see that back home). What I found funniest was how many guys (particularly African Americans) prefer to wear their pants so low that half of their backside is on display (in their underwear, of course)) We also met two nice Americans around 35 years old on the way, one of whom offered me a drink (probably so I'd sleep better)) And as we were approaching Wyoming, we met a charming Spaniard who taught me a few phrases in his language... To my great disappointment, he was heading to Montana (a state located just past Wyoming). Our last stop before Cody was the town of Lovell. There, a small bus picked us up... the fact that the only passengers were me and Aseka, honestly, made me a bit nervous... only one thought was spinning in my head: 'God, what kind of hole am I taking us to! Aselya is going to kill me!'

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Tatiana ZubarevaLeer
Missing my flight is the peak of my irresponsibility right at the start of the trip)

The last day in Myrtle Beach, which has already become my home and my favorite place! I'm walking around with my brand new iPhone, filming everything I see: the Ferris wheel, my route from work to home! Well, goodbye, Myrtle Beach, I'm going to miss you! I spent the whole night trying to pack! It's so hard to stuff all my new purchases into a suitcase! I don't know if there are other people like me who bring CURTAINS from America! But I liked them, they will fit perfectly into the interior of my room in Russia, and I don't care that the suitcase won't zip up! The shoes with the huge platform didn't fit in my luggage, well, I'll fly like a star in full regalia! At 4 a.m., Sardor comes in: "What, is everyone asleep? Tanya, let's go watch the sunrise?" Of course, let's go! The last sunrise on the ocean in Myrtle Beach! Sardor took pictures of me against the backdrop of the sunrise sky and ocean waves, and we drank champagne for my departure! At 8 a.m. we went to our house, I needed to finish packing, and Sardor lay down to sleep! Two hours later, I barely managed to wake him up so he could take me to the airport as promised! I went through check-in, I'm waiting for boarding and I don't understand where the other passengers are... I approached a woman standing near the gate where I was supposed to go to the plane to ask what was wrong, and I got the answer: -Honey, your plane will take off in two minutes! Boarding is finished! -WHAT? -Look at your ticket! Departure is at 11:00! And then I realize that my inattentiveness and irresponsibility have just reached their maximum level! In tears, feeling resentful towards myself, I trudge back to check-in for my luggage! The airport staff generously, albeit with a dissatisfied look, gave me a ticket to Baltimore for the next day absolutely free of charge, at the same time: "Just don't be late!" Thank you, dears))) I call Kolya to tell him I'll arrive tomorrow! I don't know how he held back his emotions! He must be very kind, since he didn't scold me! This was my extra last day in Myrtle Beach, I spent the whole day sunbathing, swimming in the ocean, walking) I arrived in Baltimore, Kolya met me with flowers in a convertible) Oh, that's so sweet) He showed me all of Baltimore! A charming city with a beautiful downtown! I drove through 22 states from one coast to the other with one "wonderful young man," as he modestly calls himself, visited Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, Atlantic City (New Jersey), Columbus, Chicago, Indianapolis, Yellowstone National Park, and Portland, from where I flew by plane for 8 hours to the last point - New York. I will fundamentally not tire you with a long description of my emotions and impressions regarding everything I saw – it is better to see once than to hear about it a hundred times! I am sure you will have your own first impressions, even better than mine) I will just say two words about each city and attach photos) Yes, I have thousands of photos left!))) Washington - the majestic capital of the states with the Capitol, the White House, and memorials) Philadelphia - a city I fell in love with! Cozy, yet modern at the same time) Everything breathes a healthy lifestyle, everyone is running and smiling) Atlantic City - a city of endless luxury casinos)) Probably the second city after Las Vegas where people come to leave a lot of money) Columbus - the capital of Ohio with a beautiful embankment and various attractions) Chicago - the Windy City! The most memorable thing for me was going up the Willis Tower, a 442-meter-high tower with glass ledges above the ground! I barely dared to stand on the glass) Yellowstone National Park - something incredible! I have never seen such beautiful nature before! I am very impressed! What didn't I see there: mountains, geysers, waterfalls, and a canyon) From the animal world, we met bison, deer, mountain goats, chipmunks, squirrels, eagles) Super) Portland - a magnificent city that is located in two states at once (Or

Диана КарасёваSun_Dianka · Leer
IRENE 2011 EVACUATION OR HOW WE WERE TAKEN TO BALTIMORE FOR FREE, FED FOR FREE, PUT TO SLEEP, AND BROUGHT BACK

Well, that's it... I'm back in OC. The only casualty here is a blue portable toilet.... =) Everything is good, overall. I liked the evacuation. Thanks to everyone who accompanied us, registered us, drove us, fed us, cleaned up, helped... Seriously, thank you! Who knows, maybe Irene could have caused much greater losses... But everything is fine, thank God. In the end, almost all of us were in Baltimore, Misha and Vadim stayed home (and what, haven't you heard about the Moldovans? =))) First, we had to go to the center. There they sat us down, then registered us, and made copies of our documents. They put us on buses and we drove in a convoy of about 8 large buses with a police escort (this road reminded me of my trips to camp - everything is the same =)) We reached Salisbury, a transfer from a baseball stadium. I saw a baseball field for the first time =)) They gave us water and snacks (chips, cookies, and similar junk). And then the road to Baltimore. It was funny to drive at the end. The boys were very impatient. I laughed at their jokes, and my Slovak and Bulgarian friends were also very interested, so I translated for them that the boys just really wanted to pee and were joking about it =) We arrived, it was already about 4 a.m. when we were inside. The building is like a huge castle. And inside it's a huge gym. I took videos and photos there, everything will be laterrrr =)) We were lying there dead on the floor at first, because it was night, because we were tired. I finally found my Nirguyanka in the crowd, we chatted =)) Then I don't really remember the sequence of events. Something was being handed out - either food or beds. Or maybe both food and beds =)) The beds were in boxes, army-style, they turned out quite decent, only it's unrealistic for girls to assemble them completely, so I was angry at the male population of the shelter, who only watched the girls' persistent movements. We arrived without boys =(( Then it was night and we slept. Only it was morning and 7 o'clock. I planned to sleep until at least 13:00, but for some reason I woke up at 11, and I felt quite good after 4 hours of sleep =)) I went to get something to eat. They gave us boxes of food. I ate breakfast. I went to find the other half of our girls. Everyone was asleep except Eli. She was reading, and I quickly convinced her to go for a walk around Baltimore. Why waste time?! And the weather is wonderful =)) We took lunch (wow-wow-wow! they thought about vegetarians here too! glory to the veggie boxes =)), ate it outside on the grass in the sun, and went to the city! =)) We had some district of churches - in one there was even a funeral =((. And it also seemed to us too black a district (in terms of many African Americans). As it turned out, all of Baltimore is black 0_0 Like, 80% of the population. It was a bit jarring sometimes, especially when we accidentally drove outside of downtown. In the subway, we bought a day pass, followed the lady's advice, and went to the Shot Tower/Market Place station. And she also said that if anything, we should tell everyone that we have no money, just like lighters and the like. Well, you get it. It's very cool and beautiful everywhere there. It reminded me of London in that you can just walk, and it's interesting everywhere. Cool architecture. If only there was more time! By evening it started to rain. We returned to the shelter, there were even more people there, more acquaintances added. And there was such a funny game there - where you saw whom from these people and who works where =) Few people know me because I work in laundry and in a store that students don't go to. But I identified many =)) funny. Finally, we started playing! yippee! =) cards, mafia, sticker on the forehead, pantomimes =))) We played in our company, added guys from other companies. Then we finished playing, I went and found some company, rudely intruded (-can I join you? -yes), they forced me to show the word "adventure" =))) hahaha. Then

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IRENE 2011 EVACUATION OR HOW WE WERE TAKEN TO BALTIMORE FOR FREE, FED US FOR FREE, PUT US UP FOR THE NIGHT AND BROUGHT US BACK

Well, that's it... I'm back in OC. The only casualty here is a blue portable toilet.... =) Everything is fine, all in all. I actually liked the evacuation. Thanks to everyone who accompanied us, registered us, drove us, fed us, cleaned up, helped... Seriously, thank you! Who knows, maybe Irene could have caused much greater losses... But everything is fine, thank God. In the end, almost all of us were in Baltimore, Misha and Vadim stayed home (what, haven't you heard about the Moldovans? =))) First, we had to go to the center. There they sat us down, registered us, and made copies of our documents. They put us on buses and we drove in a convoy of about 8 large buses with a police escort (this trip reminded me of my trips to camp - everything is the same =)) We reached Salisbury, a transfer from a baseball stadium. I saw a baseball field for the first time =)) They gave us water and snacks (chips, cookies, and similar junk). And then the road to Baltimore. It was funny to drive at the end. The boys were very impatient. I laughed at their jokes, and my Slovak and Bulgarian friends were also very interested, so I translated for them that the boys just really wanted to pee and were joking about it =) We arrived, it was already around 4 am when we were inside. The building is like a huge castle. And inside it's a huge gym. I took videos and photos there, everything will be laterrrr =)) We were lying there dead on the floor at first, because it was night, because we were tired. I finally found my Nirguyanka in the crowd, we chatted =)) Then I don't really remember the sequence of events. Something was being handed out - either food or beds. Or maybe both food and beds =)) The beds were in boxes, army-style, they turned out quite decent, only it's unrealistic for girls to assemble them completely, so I was angry at the male population of the shelter, who just watched the girls' persistent movements. We arrived without boys =(( Then it was night and we slept. Only it was morning and 7 o'clock. I planned to sleep until at least 13:00, but for some reason I woke up at 11, and I felt quite good after 4 hours of sleep =)) I went to get something to eat. They gave us boxes of food. I ate breakfast. I went to find the other half of our girls. Everyone was asleep except Eli. She was reading, and I quickly convinced her to go for a walk around Baltimore. Why waste time?! And the weather is wonderful =)) We took lunch (wow-wow-wow! they thought about vegetarians here too! glory to the veggie-boxes =)), ate it outside on the grass in the sun, and went to the city! =)) We had some district of churches - there was even a funeral in one =((. And it also seemed to us like a too black district (in terms of many African Americans). As it turned out, all of Baltimore is black 0_0 Like, 80% of the population. It was a bit jarring sometimes, especially when we accidentally drove outside of downtown. We bought a day pass in the subway, took the lady's advice, and went to the Shot Tower/Market Place station. And she also said that if anything, we should tell everyone that we have no money, just like lighters and such. Well, you get it. It's very cool and beautiful everywhere there. It reminded me of London in that you can just walk, and it's interesting everywhere. Cool architecture. If only there was more time! By evening it started to rain. We returned to the shelter, there were even more people there, more acquaintances added. And there was such a funny game there - where you saw whom from these people and who works where =) Not many people know me because I work in laundry and in a store that students don't go to. But I identified many =)) funny. Finally, we started playing! yippee! =) cards, mafia, sticker on the forehead, pantomimes =))) We played in our company, added guys from other companies. Then we finished playing, I went and found some company, rudely intruded (-can I join you? -yes), they forced me to show the word "adventure" =))) hahaha. T

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