Going through the locks at Great Bridge.Stephanie, handling the lines in the lock.The ICW gets a little crowded this time of year. These boats are ahead of us waiting for the Great Bridge Bridge.Anchoring out, we get some of the most beautiful sunsets….
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The Wye River
We left Fells Point, and headed to one of our favorite anchorages on the Wye River. The Wye is a tributary to the Chesapeake named after the Wye River in Wales. Wye Island is a 2800 acre, and is National Resourse Management area. With it’s secluded anc…
September Song 2012-09-23 10:07:00
Cassie and Godiva, fishing for crabs with Dad, waiting for the first crab.How do you fish for cabs you say. 15 foot of string, a piece of chicken, throw it out and wait. When the string starts to move, you pull it in slowly, the crab hangs on to the su…
September Song 2012-09-23 10:06:00
Now those are big crabs! When we get to the beach, Godiva takes a sand bath.Cassie has finally found a toy she loves. I think it’s because it squeaks. I think she finally figured out that she can’t catch a fish.
September Song 2012-09-23 10:05:00
Godiva, rolling in the grass. I think she is smiling!Out exploring on the tender.While we were out exploring, we saw six eagles.Sunset on the Wye River. It is so beautiful here!
Baltimore, MD
We left our beautiful anchorage on the Sassafras River, and headed to Baltimore, MD. Baltimore is another one of our favorite stops while in the Chesapeake, and our most favorite area of Baltimore is historic Fells Point. Fells Point was founded in 173…
September Song 2012-09-23 10:01:00
The day after we arrived, a cold front and a warm front met. We had winds of 59.3 MPH. Sure glad we were tied to a dock. I can’t believe the people that don’t prepare for a storm in marinas. Bimini tops gone, and stuff left on the docks are no longer t…
September Song 2012-09-23 09:59:00
This one is for you Di. (Aurora) One of Di’s favorite sayings.Yes Tammy, we hit One Eyed Mikes, one of your favorites.Old buildings and cobblestone streets.Beautiful old homes on our walking tour.
September Song 2012-09-23 09:58:00
Trash is always a problem in harbors. This machine cruises around and collects trash from the water, including all the stuff that blew of the docks during the storm.Now that’s a Maryland blue crab!To save the old architecture, they brace up the face, t…
On the move
I think I’m finally caught up!We are docked at Henderson Wharf Marina, in Fells Point, in Baltimore, MA. We have a storm moving through, with severe thunderstorm warnings out, and it has been blowing 25 to 30, and raining on and off all day. The cold f…
