Thursday morning was “act like a tourist” day.
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| Water Taxi |
We took the water taxi ($2 each) to the other side of the creek and disembarked at Ego Alley to explore the city.The thing we like to do in a new city is to find the tour trolley so we can see all the sights then go back and do the ones we want.
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| Alex Haley & Ricki |
On our way to the visitor center to catch the trolley we had to stop and talk to Alex about his “Roots”
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| The Captain & Friend |
Then we had to discuss politics with our friend.
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| Typical Annapolis Street |
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| Little Paths between Buildings |
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| The Democrats have taken over |
My Republican first mate was disappointed to see this sign.
Made it to the visitors center to catch the trolley.
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| On the Tour Trolley |
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| More tour pics |
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| More tour pics |
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| Canadian geese (minus poop) |
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| Back water |
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| Quest (in the middle) at the marina |
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| Ego Alley |
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| More Ego Alley & Alex Haley |
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| Gate #1 |
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| Neat Paint Job |
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| Former Fire House – Now an Apartment Complex |
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| Episcopal House |
The tour guide said the top two floors are occupied by 8 old Episcopal ladies which due to a trust fund, the house will always be used for that purpose.
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| Sign on Episcopal House |
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| Overlook at the Naval Academy |
The tour trolley stopped at the hill overlooking the academy. Rumor has it that the road on the left of the picture had the name of “oh sh..t” since when the midshipmen were returning back from leave to the academy on this road and topped the hill, that is what they said.
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| Memorial to Fire Fighters |
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| Maryland State House |
Our first stop on our walking tour was the Maryland State House.
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| House Chambers |
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| Count the stars |
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| Sorry – turn it sideways |
Apparently George Washington resigned his military commission in the old Senate Chambers.
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| George Washington when he resigned his commission |
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| Old Senate Chambers |
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| Movie Set |
A movie was being shot as we took the trolley tour but when we walked by they had broke for lunch.
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| Inside Movie set – Directors chair |
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| Prop – police car |
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| Taking letters off police car |
These gals were taking the decals and lettering off the police car.
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| Start of our walking tour |
Gate #1 .. all we had to do was show a picture ID to get on the grounds.
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| Studs |
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| Mascot |
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| Instructors homes |
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| More future leaders |
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| Naval Supt. Quarters |
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| Navy Chapel |
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| John Paul Jones Crypt |
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| Dinner at McGarvey’s Saloon & Oyster Bar |
After walking around the town for several hours, we decided that a sandwich and adult beverage was in order.
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| Happy Hour |
Back to the boat with tired feet, we crashed early. Tomorrow we are off for the Inner Harbor of Baltimore.
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