A bit more of Baltimore.....

Before we left Baltimore, we did visit Ft. McHenry where the British battled the Americans in the War of 1812.... this was the battle that inspired the Star Spangled Banner written by Francis Scott Key. Theresa and I were a part of putting the flag up that morning and again, it was inspiring to see another chapter in our country's history.

On to Annapolis.... We toured the Naval Academy Museum which was great and we spent more perfect evenings just sitting and chatting outside on the deck. What wonderful evenings and what wonderful company. Theresa and Doug are GREAT traveling companions.

OK, this really is the last leg of our trip I'm sad to say. We've spent the last two days in Washington D.C. seeing the sights with Doug and Theresa. We just put them on a plane back home and we will follow and head home in a few days also. We have had a wonderful time and now we are almost ready to put Buster on a truck and get her to her new home in Anacortes. Funny thing, it's only about 20 or 30 miles from where she was originally built. We have packing and cleaning to do still and we just don't feel like we've seen near enough of the Chesapeake Bay. We've loved every minute of it and feel so fortunate to have discovered a new part of the country, even though we've just gotten a small taste of life here. A spot that we would never have seen had we not purchased a boat on the East Coast. What a great trip. Now we look forward to getting our new boat back home and starting new adventures. Our trip to pick up Buster will always hold a very special place in our hearts.

And P.S. Ken and George, the owner's of the boat Lady M said to say hello. They came to introduce themselves while we were in Baltimore and send their greetings. You two have some great friends!