Very tall security

Originally uploaded by The Takeaway

Getting into the venue for tonight’s speeches, we passed several of these cranes. (Watching for any suspicious giraffes, I figure.)

Joking aside, the security has been very thorough and surprisingly smooth. The lines have been looked over by lots of police encouraging people to drink water; it’s a small thing, but it subtly changes the feel of the interaction, and people seem to be responding well to it. There’s plenty of square-jawed, taciturn, sunglass-wearing law enforcement as well, mind you.