Official Start to the SeasonChesapeake City Free DockToday was the official start to our 2012 cruising season. We’ve enjoyed our time on the boat the last 2 1/2 months, but we really haven’t been cruising. Just seeing some of our favorite places a seco…
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June 2 – Baltimore, MD
Last Day in BaltimoreHenderson’s Wharf MarinaToday was our last day in Baltimore and it was a beautiful day. We had a strong front move through last night with rain, high winds and even some tornados in the area, but today was wonderful with temperatur…
May 31 – Baltimore, MD
Busy DayHenderson’s Wharf MarinaThe sun comes up early here…VERY early. We’ve had wonderful weather the last few days and we’ve been able to sleep with the windows open, which means nothing to block the early arrival of daylight. We were both w…
May 29 – Baltimore, MD
Back Home on the BoatHenderson’s Wharf MarinaWe had a great week at home…full of visits with family and friends. It’s always nice to catch up with everyone. There wasn’t a dull minute the whole week. We drove through some beautiful countryside …
May 27 – San Antonio, TX
Graduation DayHenderson’s Wharf MarinaToday was a day that both our son and daughter in-law have worked hard to achieve their whole life. Both have wanted nothing else and have talked of being doctors since they were very small. In Kyle’s case, sin…
May 26 – San Antonio, TX
Cruising DistractionHenderson’s Wharf MarinaI know this is a cruising blog and I know San Antonio isn’t a cruising destination…but sometimes we have our course altered by more important things. Our oldest son, Kyle and his wonderful wife Brytanie hav…
May 19 – Somewhere Between Boat & Home
Chesapeake FactsHenderson’s Wharf MarinaWe spent twelve hours today heading south and west…only 1585 miles between our Pearl and our great state of Texas. All that time in the car gave me a chance to learn a little more about the Chesapeake Bay. We’v…
May 18 – Baltimore, MD
Inter HarborHenderson’s Wharf MarinaWe spent the morning getting things ready for our trip home. We decided this afternoon we would walk to the Inter Harbor and spend a little time watching people and seeing the sights one more time. We will be sitti…
May 17 – Baltimore, MD
Horse RacingHenderson’s Wharf MarinaWe rented a car this morning for two weeks. We will leave Saturday and spend about a week at home. Since we had the car we decided to drive out to Pimlico Race Course. Pimlico is the second oldest racetrack in the na…
May 16 – Baltimore, MD
People WatchingHenderson’s Wharf MarinaIt was such a beautiful morning…we sat on the flybridge and enjoyed our coffee. Henderson’s Marina is in a great location to watch boats coming and going into the Inter Harbor…tugboats, tour boats, water taxis…
