Baltimore, MD

We passed under the Spa Creek Bridge at 6 am Monday morning winds and waves were predicated to be building as the day progressed, so we thought it best to get under way early. We said good bye to Something Special, Glory Days and Boreas as we passed there anchorage.  (They were all sleeping.)

Waiting for the bridge to open.

We miss you guys.

The weatherman was pretty much right on as by 8:30 or 9:00 the waves were increasing, the inner harbor in Baltimore is very protected so that by the time we got to our slip all was good.  We passed many large ships on our way into Baltimore.  

Baltimore has many marinas to choose from,  we are tied up at the Inner Harbor Marina and it seems very nice.  Cleaned up Passport once we were tied up and then headed for town.  Since it was a short run form Annapolis we had arrived early.  

John headed for the tours of the USS Constellation built in 1854, Lightship Chesapeake and the Submarine  USS Torsk, while I went exploring the shopping in the area.  John said that he enjoyed his expedition and anyone that know me does not need to ask if I had fun.   John also enjoyed himself touring the boats, I think he regrets not being able to join the Navy due to his childhood asthma.  

We then came back to the boat for dinner.

Tuesday was spent with a bike ride to the grocery store, post office and further exploration of Baltimore.  John visited the USCGC Taney while I did a little more shopping. Its been a while since I have had the opportunity to shop, FYI.  We then rode our bikes to Fells Point where the old TV show Homicide was filmed.  We also rode through the Little Italy neighborhood, lots of Italian restaurants, it smelled really good. Oh by the way we forgot the camera today so… We then headed back to Passport for dinner on board. 

We have enjoyed our time in Baltimore even though at this time there is a bit of an odor.  They have been doing a lot of dredging in preparation for a tall ships festival commemorating the 200th anniversary of the war of 1812 later this month.    This has created the harbor wide smell, we sure hope it goes away before the festival.  There is lots to do, all kinds of shopping, many museums and a nice walkway all around the harbor.  

Our plans are to leave early and get to Chesapeake City where we then will start the C and D canal the following day, of course this is all weather permitting. Hoping to meet up with some fellow Loppers, we are feeling a little lonely.

All for now,

Mary and John