Day #315 - Annapolis, MD
June 11th, 2009We had a great, although quick, visit with Bob and Charlotte and it was wonderful to see them again. They stealthily slipped off of Good News this morning at 6:40 and we weren’t even up to tell them good bye. We will see them next in Honey Harbour in the Georgian Bay.
The town of Annapolis is one of our favorites. The marinas are located right in the center of town and the area is bustling. Below is the view from the top of the street down to the marinas.
Their streets are lined with inviting shops
and homes.
There are several beautiful steeples reaching up through the trees.
Their Maryland State House is the oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use, dating to 1772. It houses the Maryland General Assembly. The capitol has the distinction of being topped by the largest wooden dome built without nails in the nation. They used wood pegs.
In the small park down by the waterfront there is an area that honors Alex Haley and “Roots.”
It is thought to be the actual site where Kunte Kinte was auctioned off as a slave.
We have enjoyed every minute of our time in Annapolis and hate to leave, but hope someday to return.
