Our travel from Selby Bay, where we had an early morning "duck-attack", to Annapolis took us past the much photographed Thomas Point Light. The Thomas Point Light was built in 1875 and was declared a historic landmark in 1975.
Margaret and Matt Evans, friends of Bonnie's living in Annapolis, had contacted us about staying in Annapolis and the told us of the start of the Annapolis to Newport Race. We timed our arrival off Annapolis to watch the start of the race. I loved part of the rules . . . keep the North Island of the Baltimore Channel Bay Bridge Tunnel, to Port; keep the Chesapeake Bay Light, to Port; take Block Island on either side . . .
Courtesy of Matt and Margaret we were priviledged to dock at the Annapolis Yacht Club. As their guests at the Club on Friday we met parts of their extended family from Havre de Grace and Watervalley, Mississippi. What a wonderful time. Good food, terrific friends.
Our neice, Ashley, who lives in Bethesda, joined us for the week end. Our first overnight guest. We visited the shops of Annapolis, walked the waterfront and "Ego Alley" all after experiencing breakfast at Chick and Ruth's Delly, where every morning the bell is rung and everyone stands to repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
Charlie - nice meeting you on the bench outside the black and white store on Main Street. I hope you have a fantastic trip! As you approach the Hudson River, I'll send you a link to an historic landmark in Croton-on-Hudson, where I grew up. This structure is the second largest "handmade" (simple tools only) item in the world, behind the sphynx's and pyramids....serious. It's possible to anchor in the Croton Point area of the Hudson, and take a 10 minute ride by taxi or car (I might be able to get one of my parents to pick you up - seriously, again). Safe travels top you and Bonnie, and I'll keep a daily eye on the blog.
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