Tuesday, August 25 — We were heading back to San Diego soon, so we spent the morning and early afternoon doing chores and getting things ready to go. Keith also continued tightening screws around the boat. Eric ran the engines. In … Continue reading →
The Wharf in Washington DC
continued… At this point, we were all hungry. Eric checked the map app and saw there was nothing other than snack stands in close walking distance. We continued on the loop, which became muddy and overgrown. Near where we’d parked, … Continue reading →
The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, DC
continued… Next, we crossed a footbridge over to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial. We apparently were doing the loop backwards, as we entered through the exit. Eric had been before, but Christi and Keith had not. Christi had been … Continue reading →
Bethesda, Stinky Dead Fish, and DC Memorials
Friday, August 22 continued… Since it was rush hour, we decided to avoid highway traffic and take the scenic route back to Baltimore. The areas we drove through were high-end and beautiful. When we mentioned stopping for dinner, we were … Continue reading →
The Great Fish Die Off and The Chesapeake and Ohio (C & O) Canal National Monument, Maryland
Friday, August 22 — As predicted, the hurricane passed on Wednesday night/Thursday early morning with little effect on Baltimore. Conditions were more severe in Norfolk, so we were glad we’d moved. Yesterday was another cool day, with 10-knots of sustained … Continue reading →
The Turkey Hill Experience in Columbia, Pennsylvania
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 — The hurricane was still south of us and was supposed to pass our latitude in the wee hours of the morning. There was also a cold front from the north, which was keeping the hurricane offshore. … Continue reading →
Life in Lighthouse Marina and More Exploring Canton
Tuesday, August 19 – There was a hurricane coming. We’d expected the weather to be hot and humid, but it wasn’t; the temperatures outside were idyllic. The hurricane was causing giant waves at the beaches. Baltimore was a good hour … Continue reading →
Replacing Anchor Chain Markers and Exploring Fell’s Point, Baltimore, Maryland
Monday, August 18 — Today there was no rain in forecast, but it was ominous outside. It was 73-degrees Fahrenheit, a strong, cool wind and very grey skies. Eric decided it was a good day to redo the chain markers. … Continue reading →
Adirondack Fall Colors
“A fallen leaf is nothing more than a Summer’s wave goodbye.” – Unknown
The colors are just beginning to change on the lake in New York and at our home in Lewisburg….but the colors were fantastic in the Adirondacks. Every day we could see how much they were changing. It was absolutely gorgeous. What a wonderful time to be in the mountains.
“When everything looks like a magical oil painting, you know you are in Autumn!” – Mehmet Murat Ildan
Adirondack Fall Colors
“A fallen leaf is nothing more than a Summer’s wave goodbye.” – Unknown
The colors are just beginning to change on the lake in New York and at our home in Lewisburg….but the colors were fantastic in the Adirondacks. Every day we could see how much they were changing. It was absolutely gorgeous. What a wonderful time to be in the mountains.
“When everything looks like a magical oil painting, you know you are in Autumn!” – Mehmet Murat Ildan
