Mike and Beth's Adventures

Two Army Surplus Landing Craft at our  May 30th, 2022 We exited Chesapeake Bay today.  We hated to bid it adieu.  We thoroughly enjoyed our time exploring it's nooks and crannies.  There are so many, it would take a lifetime to explore them all.  We visited the spots we hoped to see. We saw Portsmouth and Norfolk with their shipyards and vibrant waterfronts.  We also enjoyed Deltaville and the Solomons.  Two places that anyone who loves boats has to have on their list.  Next up was St. Michaels, a large dose of colonial, mixed with traditional shipbuilding, and enhanced with good food and beverage with cute BnB's.  This was followed with a week long stay at Chesapeake Beach to visit family and friends.  So great to enjoy each others company.  From there we explored Chestertown and stumbled into a large community event with fireworks and a re-enactment of the Chestertown Tea Party.  The bay definitely put it's best foot forward....

Naval Station Norfolk May 6th-13th, 2022 Norfolk and it's sister city Portsmouth are naval towns.  Collectively they are home to Naval Station Norfolk and a major center for ship building and repair.  There are numerous warships undergoing repairs and updates as well as new construction.  I was impressed with the observed activity level as much work was underway to keep our fleet ready for action.  Alfred Thayer Mahan would have been proud. Even Aircraft Carriers need bottom paint In every direction you look, ships are in port for repairs, maintenance and upgrades. The naval hospital in Portsmouth has been looking after the health needs of our sailors since the 1830's.  It has undergone many expansions and occupies a prominent spot on the waterfront.   Portsmouth Naval Hospital To facilitate travel across the Elizabeth River from Portsmouth to Norfolk, there is a Ferry, which runs continuously till 10 pm, and for $2/person will whisk you to the other s...