I have family all over the state; Essex, Bel Air, Glen Burnie, Easton, Libertytown, Leonardtown and Fredrick. Every time I visit I cringe at the thought of having to drive through Charm City. Sad, too. Because I really like Maryland.
I remember going to the open air market in Bawlmer, visiting my great-uncle and going to see my dying step-granddad with no fear and no issues at all, back in the 70s.
We’d go there for “fun”.
Saw the wonderful Aquarium in the mid-90s, still no problem.
It’s all gone to Hell, since then.
It grieves me that I will never be able to go photograph that awesome cemetery that now borders an urban, deadly jungle.
I didn’t even dare to swing by Druid Hill in broad daylight to finally see “Black Agnes” for myself.
*sigh*
The elderly, sick Boa has a safe, proper home, now.
I reckon it was worth it.
I live in Annapolis Md. The issue with any city is to be “road wise” and keep your eyes and ears open. Baltimore is in general a beautiful city with lots to do. There are places and times when it is best to stay away