Baltimore

Here are a few shots of us entering Baltimore on Thursday: 

Francis Scott Key Bridge

You will see Fort McHenry where the Americans defended against the British and a shot of the buoy decorated with the Stars and Stripes.  This is the location of the British ship where Francis Scott Key was being held prisoner.  It was here he penned the Star Spangled banner.

Francis Scott Key Buoy

Fort McHenry

Barnes&Noble inside old power plant

Friday we decided to investigate Baltimore.  Jennifer had done all the research and we took the bus into town.  The fare machine was broken so the bus driver said just sit down.  We walked around the inner harbour.  They have spent a lot of money to refurbish and have done a great job.  Aside from some historical ships, there is an aquarium, a science center, a Barnes & Noble built inside an old power plant and outside the Baltimore World Trade center there was a monument to the Maryland people who lost their lives in 9/11.  One of the exhibits was some of the steel girders from the world trade centre.  

Getting around the city is easy as there is a free bus with 3 – 4 routes.  We rode the bus past Camden Yards and stopped to visit the grave of Edgar Allan Poe.

Fish tank inside Barnes&Noble

The Admiral and The Captain

We had heard about the Lexington market so decided to go there for crab cakes from the place voted the best for many years: Faidley’s.  They were good but very rich.  The balance of the market was so so. 

  

Bromo Seltzer tower.

Zoom of the clock face.

Sailing vessel Constitution - zoom in to note the bow thruster.

Yesterday, Jennifer and I went to do some provisioning at Harris Teeter.  Certainly takes longer to shop when you do not know brands, etc.  There are a multitude of specials but only if you have a loyalty card.  I now have one.  Thank you MFP for the use of your US address.

Maryland Cruise Terminal is just across from us

Today (Sunday) is overcast .  We had more rain overnight and there is some gusty wind from the NNW.  A noisy night with the boat bouncing against the dock.  We will stay here today and evaluate tomorrow to see if the bay has calmed down enough to travel.