We had a lovely Nantucket sleigh ride-style trip down the lower Chesapeake and slid into Portsmouth without being run down by the warship on our tail.

Good thing we have our U.S. flag flying...

Anchored in Back Creek

After 3 years running of driving down to the boat show on Columbus Day weekend, we arrive in Annapolis via s/v Ortolan.  Yes, the trip was much longer, but much more enjoyable. Monday was sunny and we treated ourselves to outside dining at Middleton’s for lunch; a great spot to people-watch.
We anchored in Back Creek, not the kind of creek you might expect- loaded with marinas and oodles of sailboats. However, it had something the general anchorage did not- a spot right in front of Kerry’s Mom and step-dad’s apartment (Faith & Danny). Upon our return from a 4mile RT walk to Giant (equals Stop&Shop) and Fawcett’s (better than West Marine) we joined Faith and Danny for dinner.