A NEW ADVENTURE????

Well today was going to be a new adventure for the both of us. We decided to take a little detour and visit Havre de Grace,MD (39*32.825N 76*05.153 W). It was going to be a short run approx 23 miles, so we were able to sleep in a little this morning and left Chesapeake City at 0730 hrs. The skies were overcast and the temps felt colder then the lower 40's,, brrrrr. Several sailboats were cruising down the C & D canal with us. We were the bigger (taller in body, not counting a mast) at least until a freight ship came up behind us,, whewwwwww she was big!!!! So, we turned right and went up the Susquehanna River.
This route took us past the Aberdeen proving grounds, where they test newly developed weapons. Needless to say, we went past this area and there was a whoomp that made the both of us jump and look back. However, closer North there is a wildlife preserve, and needless to say , the birds were well tuned, they didn't even budge.
You have to be careful to pay close attention to the channel because on either side, is, let's just say, mud flats. We've seen several species of birds which was a great treat.
So at 1030 hrs we docked at TideWater Marina. All the charts recommend docking and not anchoring because of the river traffic and it is quite open. The marina has a few moorings, however they were full.
So time to play explorer and see what Havre de Grace offers visitors. We put on some warm clothes, walking shoes and armed with a map started into town. Found the visitor's center and it was like they hadn't seen anybody for weeks with the welcome they gave us. Told us of a few museums and a promenade to take a stroll along the water. (Just what we wanted was to see more water) LOLOL.
Did stroll through the downtown and since it was Monday most of the stores were closed. Off to see the "decoy" museum. It was on the other side of town so took a little way to get there. Same reaction from the staff inside as was at the visitor center. We must say this place was quite interesting since this town is known for its duck decoy production. Worth the $5.00. Also they take their duck hunting quite seriously here.
Back to the Summer Wind and planned our day tomorrow. Another short day to Worton Creek to be hauled out for bottom painting. That's the boat not ours!!!!! Will be there a couple of days so will continue later this week.