2011-10-11 - to St. Michaels, MD

We left the 'Spoony's' at 10:00am.  It was so nice to see them again but it was time to throw our lines if we ever want to make it to the warmer climate.  We landed in St. Michaels later in the afternoon.  St. Michaels is one of the most popular places on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake.  It was first settled in the 17th century which is evident from all of the older buildings in the town.  We dinghied to shore to enjoy the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.  It was a pleasant surprise as there was a lot to see and do there.  The Hooper Strait Lighthouse  is a real Chesapeake Bay lighthouse that we got to climb as well. On our way to shore Connor spotted a jellyfish called a stinging nettle.  He was so thrilled, as he has never seen a wild jellyfish and was so happy to spot it so that we could also see it.   Great Day! 



The teacher has to increase discipline in the boat



Is this fish in season? 

Kerry and Connor try to harvest Oysters off of the dock at the Maritime Museum

Dylan tries his hand at the Oyster harvest!  Looks like we're having spaghetti tonight!!

Dylan has a new friend!

Climbing the old Chesapeake lighthouse.

The Chesapeake lighthouse at the Maritime Museum - Connor had to climb one more time
to the top!