Cannot locate iPhoto library

I want to reindex my photo library but cannot locate it. I can use it in the normal way to edit, print etc but over the years I have switched between iPhoto, Elements, and Aperture so have photos all over the place. File-Reveal in Finder shows the location as /Users/my home folder/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Masters/photo ref details. If I try to go to that location I get as far as /Users/my home folder/Pictures. When I click on Pictures all I get is a folder icon and some info - "Type - Package, Size 7.44 Gb, Last modified 30 Nov 2011" (I last did some modifications on Dec 15. If I double click I get a terminal window with the heading "Pictures - Bash - 80x24. The Last Login (today's date and time) followed by"mcIntosh-3:Pictures" then my name.
I thought I would go back to iPhoto 11 as it seemed to be much simpler than the others but now I am not so sure. Any help would be appreciated.
Geoffrey

Trouble is I cannot open /Users/my home folder/Pictures and iPhoto Help says I need to if I want to restore. I can "Show Package Details" which shows that the library is there but I don't think that is the same as opening the file.
Sounds to me like your Pictures Folder is no longer a folder but become a package? If so, post on the forum for your version of the OS and someone will give you a Terminal command to undo that.
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