From Tuesday to Saturday, I will be at the 2009 DAMOP meeting at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. I have been to Charlottesville three times before, and based on that experience, I know these things:
- The White Spot is worth a visit if you’re a fan of greasy spoon diners.
- Getting stuck in an elevator with half a rugby team kind of sucks.
- It’s damnably difficult to find good bagels in the South.
- Getting stuck in an elevator on your way to bed after a wedding reception really sucks.
Yes, that’s right, I have been stuck in an elevator in Charlottesville, VA not once, but twice. I’m hoping for a first-floor room this year.
Some of the regular DAMOP attendees I know are UVA alumni and/or faculty, so I should be able to find local guidance at the meeting, but it’s always nice to have a plan in advance. So, if you know of any can’t miss things to see or do in Charlottesville, preferably involving food and/or beer, leave me a comment.