Many Boats Arriving in Baltimore

MONDAY- Mike rode to Annapolis with Julie for a last day at the sailboat show. Louis and I remained aboard Sea Dream, cleaning, grocery shopping and washing clothes. Later, we had a lot of fun hosting dinner for Henry & Debbie Dennig of Seven-Tenths, a Great Harbor GH47. Having have lived aboard for several Baltimore winters, they have crazy stories, like the day she fell into 36 degree water leaving for work.

TUESDAY- This morning was brightly sunny and warm, perfect for a walk to the Fell's Point post office with Julie, returning along the beautiful water front. Looking over the bay, the tall ships, beautiful schooners, were approaching our marina. They'll parade tomorrow then leave for a race. After docking, they fire their cannon, making Louis dash for safety. Mike's getting antsy to complete some boat projects before we leave early next week.

Linda & Fred Mangelsdorf of Young America, a Great Harbor N37, arrived in Baltimore Inner Harbor. We visited, having a lovely dinner out and desert at the Italian Bakery.

The weather is cooling and rain is expected tonight, 100% tomorrow.

WEDNESDAY- Rain, wind and colder.

Mike patronized Ernesto's, an authentic old-fashioned barber, while Louis & I waited in the park. We lunched on an Italian bakery ham panini before returning to Sea Dream. Dinner is at Doc Holiday (Julie & Bob's Juneau DS49) for hot soup and company.

Julie with Louis & Snickers

Garbage collecting boat with jaws and conveyer belt collecting trash from water.

Clipper ship similar to the one my great-great grandfather sailed on from Germany to Baltimore in 1833.

Young America in background of tall ship.