As followers of this blog know I am on a quest to see baseball games in all 30 MLB parks. Patrice is on a similar quest. She wants to read her Kindle in all 30 MLB parks. As of today we have been to 24 parks and tomorrow we add #25 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore.
We flew into DC today because the flights were more convenient than flying directly to Baltimore. After all, we figured Baltimore is only about 40 miles from Washington so how long could it take to drive there. An hour and a half in our case. Traffic was awful but the greenery was beautiful for the majority of the trip.
One perq of flying into DC was seeing the sights approaching the DCA airport. We saw the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, and the Capital Building just prior to landing.
After checking into the hotel we had some time to check out the neighborhood. The Saturday Oriole game had just ended and there were lots of fans walking the streets. Our hotel is steps from the stadium and down the street from a restaurant that was recommended to us. Patrice’s biking friend, Carolyn, said Phillips Seafood [601 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore Phone: (410) 685-6600] is the place to go.
So we headed down there for a late lunch, early dinner and we were not disappointed. They specialize in crab and serve it in a variety of styles. Patrice ordered the Crab Cake and I ordered Crab Imperial. We shared them and both were superb.
Exploring the neighborhood we saw some interesting sights. We saw this statue in front of the US Court House. Do you recognize this famous American? See below.
I will give you a hint, his was a famous Lawyer.
We also saw a memorial to the Maryland residents who died in the 9/11 attacks.
By the way, the statue above was Thurgood Marshall.
Nearby we saw the Hard Rock Cafe.
I have to say goodbye now because it is time to prepare for tomorrow. As you know there is always a chance a foul ball might come our way. I need to get ready for that possibility. I have to do some stretching. I wouldn’t want to miss my chance for a foul ball because my muscles were too tight.
Patrice here now. I can’t believe what I just read. See below to see Robert getting ready for the possiblity of a foul ball.
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