Oxford, MD

On the 4th of July we headed out from Annapolis at 10:30 to cross the Chesapeake.  It was a hot and sunny day but there was a nice breeze. As always, Captain Jon was at the helm in all his glory!

Stephanie and Ryan were fully enjoying getting away from it all.  They were quickly acclimating to the cruising lifestyle!

We arrived at the lovely little village of Oxford off of the Choptank River by 2:45.  We tied up at Oxford Yacht Agency where we had stayed for an extended period during our 2015 cruise. We loved the little town and were surprised to see only two other boats staying there.  John, the owner, came by and helped us tie up at the T dock.  

It was beastly hot and we really wanted to go swimming but with all the jellyfish around, we didn’t dare.  Stephanie and Ryan decided it was safe enough to go paddle boarding.

Afterwards, we walked into the village where there was a little market that was remarkably open and sufficiently stocked for our needs.  The market is across the street from a beautiful park that overlooks the Tred Avon River.  Sitting on the benches under the huge oak tress provided a welcome relief from the heat.

That evening we had delicious cocktails and apps followed by a traditional 4th of July meal of burgers on the grill, potato salad and a tossed salad.  That evening we played a fun trivia game that the kids brought called I Should Have Known That.

The next day Ryan and Stephanie went for a run while Jonny and Lynn went for a less taxing walk.  We all remarked on the many pretty scenes we encountered along the way.

It was Sunday morning, a perfect opportunity for a nice onboard brunch of scrambled eggs, bacon and home fries with the requisite Bloody Marys and Screwdrivers.  Needless to say, this was followed by a lazy day including naps!

That evening we treated ourselves to a lovely dinner at the historic Robert Morris Inn where we sat outside with a beautiful view of the water.  Dinner was outstanding. Stephanie and Ryan tried the local rockfish which was a great discovery for all of us.  Oxford is such a slow-paced little town surrounded by water.   Everything is within walking distance.  It was a great way to wind down and have lots of quiet time to enjoy each other’s company.