We toured the United States Naval Academy which was established in 1845 at Fort Severn by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft. While walking the scenic grounds of the academy known as the Yard, the contrasts in the architecture reflect the long and distinguished history of the academy.
On this national historic site, the academy's tree-shaded monuments commemorate the courageous graduates and their contributions to the naval history. At noon we caught the 4,000+ Brigade of Midshipman meal formation which was a site.
Later that day we meet up with our Canadian friends, John & Rita who marched in with the Navy Brigade parade! Great seeing them again!
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Oct 9, Annapolis, MD
We traveled 27 miles from Baltimore to Annapolis and we were lucked out and was able to grab a mooring ball right by the boat show. Ken timed it where it was the last day of the sail boat show and they were breaking down and getting ready for the power boat show. There were a dozen mooring balls available when the day before we called and they reported they were all taken.
We caught a water taxi to the historic down town Annapolis. Adorable town with tons of historic buildings. Our first stop was the visitor center and we jumped on a trolley for a tour.
We caught a water taxi to the historic down town Annapolis. Adorable town with tons of historic buildings. Our first stop was the visitor center and we jumped on a trolley for a tour.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Oct 8, Heading to Annapolis
The weather has turned cold as we left Baltimore heading toward Annapolis. The night before we could hear the fans cheering for the Baltimore Orioles, their first play off game facing the Yankees. Our boat was only a few blocks away! The game was delayed for several hours because of rain. The Orioles lost their first play off game in 15 years. Hopefully, they will do better the next game. We loved Baltimore and the Inner Harbor was a delight with tons of activities within walking distance. I would encourage any one looking for a good time to include Baltimore as one of your destinations! It was truly a "Charm City."
Monday, October 8, 2012
Oct 7, University Parkway Church of Christ
We went to the University Parkway Church of Christ where Ken's dad was a preacher at one time.
Rick Adsit, the current pastor, graciously offered to pick us up in order for us to go to worship.
Ken was about 6 years old when they left Baltimore and he had fun telling the preacher that he was born while his dad was giving a sermon one Sunday at this church. Later that afternoon we visited the American Visionary Art Museum. This unique nationally acclaimed museum is dedicated to artist without formal training, who create extraordinary works, arising from their own concepts of art.
The artwork here is wild, joyful, powerful, intense and most of all approachable. They just opened
a new display...
Rick Adsit, the current pastor, graciously offered to pick us up in order for us to go to worship.
Ken was about 6 years old when they left Baltimore and he had fun telling the preacher that he was born while his dad was giving a sermon one Sunday at this church. Later that afternoon we visited the American Visionary Art Museum. This unique nationally acclaimed museum is dedicated to artist without formal training, who create extraordinary works, arising from their own concepts of art.
The artwork here is wild, joyful, powerful, intense and most of all approachable. They just opened
a new display...
University Church of Christ |
Toothpick boat! |
Oct. 6, National Aquarium and Fells Point festival
The National Aquarium in Baltimore was a consistent source of wonder and amazement, from its tropical rain forest to its Animal Planet Australia exhibit. Unfortunately, the dolphins were on strike.
We also visited the Top of the World Observation tower in the Baltimore World Trade Center and then off to Fells Point festival. Another full day of touring.
We also visited the Top of the World Observation tower in the Baltimore World Trade Center and then off to Fells Point festival. Another full day of touring.
Oct 4, Maryland Science Center & a surprise
Went to the Maryland Science Center and enjoyed the morning. That afternoon Ken surprised me with tickets to the musical Wicked. It was playing at the Hippodrome, a historical theater which was
magnificent.
magnificent.
Oct 3, Fort McHenry
October 3
We took the city bus to Fort McHenry which opened at 8AM. We were hoping to be part of the flag ceremony at 8:30AM. The museum was first class, the video made you burst with pirde and the Fort was a patriot's dream.
We took the city bus to Fort McHenry which opened at 8AM. We were hoping to be part of the flag ceremony at 8:30AM. The museum was first class, the video made you burst with pirde and the Fort was a patriot's dream.
Barb assists the Ranger with lowering the night flag. |
Ken assists with raising the day flag |
Fort McHenry
Ken cleaning the boat.
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