Cruising into the busy and historic Annapolis harbor we passed all the little kids sailing in their colorful Optimists. Such a pretty sight!
We stopped for fuel and a pump-out at Annapolis Yacht Basin. We tied up next to a gigantic 170 foot yacht - it was unbelievably big but yet still quite attractive with classic lines. The dockhand told us it took three hours for them to do a pump-out!
After filling up (and emptying out), we cruised all the way into Spa Creek where we always like to stay either at anchor or on a mooring ball. It’s a very calm and attractive anchorage and not as rolly as the main part of the harbor. We are surrounded by beautiful, tastefully appointed homes and of course, lots of boats.
That afternoon we took the dinghy into town to try out a new place for happy hour. We sat at the bar and enjoyed our drinks and delicious roasted Brussels sprouts. They served as an appetizer for our dinner of the shrimp scampi from a few nights ago.
Later that morning, we received an unfortunate call from Stephanie who told us that she tested positive for Covid after having returned from the bachelorette party she had just hosted in Austin. Fortunately, her symptoms are relatively mild. At first Ryan tested negative but the following day, he, too tested positive. This was doubly disappointing because we were supposed to stay with them this coming weekend. We’ll still need to stop by their home because we’ve had several packages mailed to them. We’ll just have to find another time to stay with them once they are well.
Upon returning to Zendo, I watched the January 6 hearings while Jonny prepared for the MTOA webinar he is hosting the next day. Having had such a satisfying lunch, I just had a few nibbles for dinner and Jonny made himself a salad. We love staying in Annapolis and would happily stay a bit longer but we are bound for the Maryland Yacht Club the next day.
On Tuesday morning I had a Spanish lesson with my tutor (with a great internet connection) and Jonny took Archie for a walk. We were anchored within a short row on the dinghy to one of many pocket parks that are nestled at the end of each street leading to Spa Creek. Each of them is so pretty with benches and flowers and a place to tie up a dinghy and sometimes a place to launch kayaks.
Later that morning, we received an unfortunate call from Stephanie who told us that she tested positive for Covid after having returned from the bachelorette party she had just hosted in Austin. Fortunately, her symptoms are relatively mild. At first Ryan tested negative but the following day, he, too tested positive. This was doubly disappointing because we were supposed to stay with them this coming weekend. We’ll still need to stop by their home because we’ve had several packages mailed to them. We’ll just have to find another time to stay with them once they are well.
That afternoon we met our friends Greg and Lynda who drove from Alexandria to meet us for lunch at our favorite restaurant here, the Boatyard Grill. As alway, we had the most fabulous crab cakes and then walked into town for ice cream. It was so nice to catch up with Greg and Lynda and they kindly drove us to the local Safeway to get a few provisions. (Jonny apologizes for not capturing Greg at his best)!
Upon returning to Zendo, I watched the January 6 hearings while Jonny prepared for the MTOA webinar he is hosting the next day. Having had such a satisfying lunch, I just had a few nibbles for dinner and Jonny made himself a salad. We love staying in Annapolis and would happily stay a bit longer but we are bound for the Maryland Yacht Club the next day.
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