Sorry its been so long since a post. Its been hard finding a place that has free Wi-Fi. Since the last post a lot has happened. Actually I've considered quiting the blog, because of the time it takes to find Internet, but today was the best day of sailing I've had yet and I am feeling inspired. I also have a few other things to write about besides the trip, like which kind of packaged milk is the best, and the tribulations of having a dingy with no motor, but more on that later. For now I will up date you all.
From Rock Hall I crossed the bay and head to Baltimore. This was the first time I ventured far enough from land that I couldn't see any. It wasn't as scary as I thought it would be. I wasn't really scary at all. Getting into Baltimore was tough because of the strong head wind. I had to tack the whole way into inner harbor.
It was pretty sweet being in inner harbor. I remember sometime last year walking around there with John and Don. I saw this one sailboat docked up against the harbor wall. I thought to myself, "One day that will be me docked up there." I didn't realize it would be so soon. It was a personal goal accomplished and it felt great.
The inner harbor is such a vibrant place filled with energy. There is always something going on. And there are all kinds of little shops. The place does look completely contrived, but because of the people it draws I think it alright.
I met up with John and Vanessa and we did all kinds of stuff throughout the 4 days I spent there. We went to a baseball game, went grabbing, and I went to the Aquarium and toured some old boats. Right now I just got into Galesville from Annapolis. Ill post more on those later...maybe tonight.
I also had a chance to talk to some people from the UK who just sailed across the Atlantic aboard a boa that the built themselves out of ferrocement. They have been sailing around for the past 35 years. They have pretty much been anywhere you can think of. They were a real inspiration. The only thing I didn't get a chance to ask them was how they make money...the one thing I really would like to know.
until next time,
Don't step in anything soft.
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