Armchair Travel to China

On January 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. the Newport Public Library will begin a new series called “Armchair Travel Second Sundays.” Hosted by Assistant Librarian Kay Eldon, the monthly programs will feature photos and discussion by local residents who have traveled to other countries. Eldon, an inveterate traveler herself, has visited close to two dozen countries, including most of Western and Central Europe, Ukraine, Israel, China, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand.

“I know people who’ve had some amazing travel adventures, and brought back fabulous photographs,” Eldon said. “I enjoy first-hand accounts of people’s travels, so thought others would, too.”

The first program will cover Eldon’s two recent trips to China. She first went to China on a tour with librarians, and enjoyed it so much, she went back a year later. In February, Martha Llewellyn will discuss her trip to Japan, and in March Judy McNeil will talk about her “Walk Across England.”

These programs are free and open to the public.