We Left Minnesota A Year Ago

September 25 - 28, 2012

In the past year we’ve traveled 5,054 miles at eight miles per hour.  We’ve enjoyed the river system from Bayport, Minnesota to Mobile, Alabama.  We crossed the Gulf of Mexico.  Explored the west coast of Florida.  And, for the first time, experienced the east coast of our country from Key Biscayne, Florida to Havre de Grace, Maryland.  After anchoring for five nights in St Michaels, the engine started and I realized that I felt the same excitement that I did a year ago – we were on our way to see new sights and meet new people.  Now that we have been on the water for a year, we also look forward to seeing friends that have crossed our path.  We have no regrets about getting rid of our stuff and living in 647 square feet.  I would say the only surprises this year are how much we still enjoy every day and how many really nice, generous people we have met.  I hope that a year from now we will still feel excited to see what the day has in store for us.

Our quiet anchorage.

 We stayed an extra day in St Michaels because Cheryl and Brad not only got an appointment for me to get my hair cut, but also drove us to a neighboring town for the appointment.  I think they are just really nice people.  The only other reason would be that my hair looked so horrible that they had to do a mercy run. 

 

Leaving St Michaels

Dick Chaney's home in St Michaels

 

We arrived at Calvert Marina Thursday afternoon.  This is where the Krogen Rendezvous will be held next week.  At this moment, our plan is to stay two nights, go explore the Patuxent River and then return here next Tuesday.  It is tempting to stay.  There are ten Krogens here already – some we know.  It’s a very friendly bunch and we are already invited to a party Friday night.  It sure is nice to have options instead of schedules.

Gotta smile – we’re lovin the ride!