The First Mate decides to get "girlie" while we're underway to Annapolis by painting her toes.
"Cha-Ching Cherry" is the color of choice!
"Harness Creek" provided a secluded anchorage the day before arriving in Annapolis.
Captain Eddy's feet, relaxing on the flybridge and enjoying the view.
(Yes, Sis, that is a glass of single malt on the lazarette!)
The First Mate does a close-up quality control check of her paint job!
Our flip flops share a tender moment while watching the sunset at Harness Creek.
A hazy view of Annapolis as Spiritus pulls into the harbor.
I think this city has more sailing schools than it has pubs!
Our first view of the U.S. Naval Academy.
"Go Navy. Fear the Goat!"
A view of Spiritus from Main Street, Annapolis.
Our dockage made it very convenient to walk to everything.
We were literally docked at the end of Main Street . . . . .
. . . . . and for six nights we enjoyed this flybridge view . . . . .
. . . . . of all the activities during the Academy's Comissioning Week and Memorial Day weekend.
Whether or not you served in the military, a visit to one of our academies will make you proud to be an American, and thankful for those who choose to serve.
Midshipmen "happily" gather for Noon Formation at Tecumsah Court.
Retiring the colors up the steps of Bancroft Hall.
The grounds at the Academy are spectacular!
Why are some of these midshipmen smiling????
Because they are graduating tomorrow and are marching to their final parade!
No parade is complete without a marching band . . . . .
. . . . . but a "fancy" parade will also include bagpipes!
The brigades have formed and they prepare to dress the line.
The First Mate decides she can march too! (although I think it's to the beat of a different drummer!)
A trip to the Naval Academy is not complete without a stop at their cathedral-like chapel . . . . .
. . . . . underneath which lies the crypt of Revolutionary War hero, John Paul Jones.
Meanwhile, back at Spiritus, some squatters decide to move aboard!
Yes, you think they're real cute until you have to clean all the duck poop off the swim platform!
We were treated one evening to a wonderful surprise visit from Navarre friends, John Brainerd and his daughter Johna.
We met the Kilwins Moose on Main Street.
Kilwins had everything from fresh fudge to carmel apples, but their ice cream won the heart and taste buds of the First Mate!
Linda's sister, Brenda, drove over from D.C. to join the weekend festivities with us.
Looking down Main Street, toward the harbor, which is decorated for Memorial Day.
If you look at the second American flag on the left, you can just make out the life ring on Spiritus.
The Maryland State House
Served as the Capitol of the United States from November 1783 to August 1784
George Washington resigned his commission here to the Continental Congress in 1783.
In January 1784, Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris and brought an end to the Revolutionary War.
The Memorial Day Parade comes down Main Street, past the "reviewing stand" on Spiritus!
A "pirate ship" full of little pirates sails by Spiritus during the Memorial Day Parade!
Not to be outdone, a proud Mama Duck parades her ducklings by us as well !!!!
With the city of Annapolis in our wake, we set our course towards the Chesapeake Bay Bridge as the sun begins to rise!
What's our plan? "To continue to be amazed!"