Art around Norfolk
6 апреля 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
The Neon district is known for the art around the city. I enjoyed viewing the different architecture and art displays throughout. I noticed that there were many mermaid a sculptures that I enjoyedЧитать далее
DC National Mall
8 апреля 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
Our first day in DC took us to the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Korean War Memorial, WWII Memorial, and Smithsonian Natural History Museum. We rented bikes which made traveling a bit easier.
DC Capitol Segment
9 апреля 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
We visited the Capitol with a roll down the hill followed by a peek at the Supreme Court. We then strolled in the botanical garden and Eastern Market. Say was finished with a trip in the InternationalЧитать далее
Philadelphia resumes the adventure
2 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
We took a quick break and went home to Washington state and returned by flying into Philadelphia. Spending one night here, we did a quick tour and got into a car to drive back to our boat inЧитать далее
Bennetts Creek Landing
5 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Steve left his boat at Bennetts Creek so we went there to meet up with him. It was a nice small town with a great restaurant and nice kayaking.
Fort Monroe
6 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
This anchorage was to just be a stop for the night but ended up being an amazing find. The old Fort Monroe lies here and has a moat and occupied buildings on the interior. Lincoln stayed here and theЧитать далее
Yorktown, VA
7 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
We stopped in Yorktown for the day and were pleasantly surprised with the nice weather. The kids enjoyed the sandy beach and I enjoyed strolling through the historic area of old colonial buildings.
Deltaville
10 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
Anchoring in Deltaville, we stayed for two nights due to the lightning storm. Nearby was a restaurant with delicious low country boil and a friendly yacht club that allowed us to dock the dinghy.
Tangier Island
10 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
It’s like stepping back in time. This little island is slowly sinking and has many buildings on stilts in the water. It’s also common to see headstones in peoples yards as they would bury theirЧитать далее
Crisfield MD
11 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
We’ve entered the crab capitol of the Chesapeake Bay. The town is small with many shops closed, except for those that sell blue crab.
Solomons Island
13 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌧 73 °F
We visited Solomons Island and toured the area. There’s a tiki bar, good restaurants, and a pile screw lighthouse and museum. While riding on the dinghy, we spotted a bunch of sting rays swimming.
Saint Michaels
15 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
One of my favorite towns. Small town feel with adorable homes and shops. Tasty food and lovely atmosphere. We stayed for two days as we loved it so much. We anchored on the south side of town whichЧитать далее
Annapolis
17 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
We had a quick stop on Annapolis, not far from the Naval Academy. Wednesday’s are sailing races so we were able to watch. We also took a quick stroll in the historic town.
Birthday in Rock Hall
18 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
We had coffee and coffee cake in the morning to celebrate Boris Birthday and then departed Annapolis for Rock Hall. Rock Hall has the Waterman restaurant that also has a dock. We tied up to the dockЧитать далее
Anchoring in Still Pond Bay
19 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
We found a nice anchorage to stay the night before continuing our trip. The water was calm and the weather warm. Michael and I took the dinghy to shore to practice our beaching skills. The beachЧитать далее
Chesapeake City
20 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
We’ve left the Chesapeake Bay and entered the C&D canal. I wasn’t expecting much from this town, but it was surprisingly nice. We stayed the first night on the public dock which was next to theЧитать далее
Delaware City
23 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
This is the place to set up and wait for a weather window to continue traveling. The dock master was great, providing an informative meeting on how to travel the Delaware Bay. A bunch of loopers alsoЧитать далее
Atlantic City, NJ
26 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
We anchored in a bay with a small beach near the Golden Nugget Casino. Lots of fun was had on the board walk. We enjoyed delicious food, a massage, the beach, and parasailing.
Rockefeller
30 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
We went up to the top of the Rockefeller Tower and explored the nearby attractions.
Chelsea Market and Central Park
31 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
We wandered Central Park for a bit then found ourselves at Chelsea Market for a snack.
The Highline
31 мая 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
The city converted an old elevated train track into a park like walkway. The area provides plants, seats, and lovely views.
Brooklyn Bridge
1 июня 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
A walk along the Brooklyn Bridge was nice. At first, there are little items for sale and a sea of people. Once we reached the middle, the amount of people lessened.
9-11 Memorial
1 июня 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌩️ 81 °F
I visited the twin towers when I was a teenager and wanted to come and see the memorial. It’s beautifully done with two large waterfalls surrounded by names. The surviving tree is nearby as is theЧитать далее
Coney Island
2 июня 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
We spent the day playing at Coney Island. First we bought a bracelet which allowed you to ride on unlimited rides for 4 hours. Afterwards, we headed to the beach and relaxed for a few hours.
Lady Liberty and Staten Island
3 июня 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌩️ 68 °F
We spent the day taking the ferry from Battery Park to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. We spent another evening moving the boat next to the statue and anchoring behind Ellis Island.