From "gunkholing" to Baltimore

From Annapolis...we went up the Severn River on July 5th to Chase Creek. We motored under two bridges and about an hour and a half and into this cute hideaway.

This place was one that Paul and his friend Phil found many years back. It is a great "hurricane hole"...and so very quiet...reminded me very much of being on a lake.

We relaxed there, then decided to scrub the water-line from the dingy (because it certainly needed it), then went for a little tour of the area. When we got back the swallows had already laid claim to the Lady H and even tried to scare Paul away by swooping at him...they retreated to the railing and proceeded to leave their little "blessings" behind on the deck! So I was introduced to "gunkholing"...going up the rivers and staying in little quiet getaways...I did sort of enjoy it...there were not even any mosquitos (they don't bother Paul anyway...only me)!!!

Sunday we motored up the Bay to Baltimore. Paul was getting his new BBQ delivered to the Marina as well as many other necessities...almost like Christmas for us...to finally have an address for a little while and have things that we need delivered!! Our welcoming back was wonderful, with Paul's friend's seeing the boat entering the marina...and coming down to "his" slip and helping us dock. It is now Friday morning, we are here in the marina....watching all of the "Ducks" (the view from the back of the Lady H in the Marina)....

and since we are here for a month (maybe a little more)...Paul signed us up for membership in a local health spa that is new here in the downtown area and three blocks away (thanks Bill)...we have been riding our bikes daily...AND we have been going to the spa and excercising every day as well!!! We both are pretty tired and sore today. We are thinking of downsizing our excercise routine (a little bit) today...maybe cleaning the boat a little more!!!