We waved a sad farewell to Kate as she boarded the shuttle to fly back to Denver, but she left the sunshine so we readied the boat and cast-off for the eastern shore and Rock Hall, a journey of 26 miles but a step back in time. The past 6 days have been jam-packed with activity so we wanted a place where we could kick back and relax and that’s just what we found here in the fishing village of Rock Hall.
This is the real deal here with fishing boats everywhere. I figured that this would be the best place to have a Maryland Blue Crab dinner. Here’s a picture of me really getting into it at Waterman’s Crab House—absolutely delicious although Bob was a little grossed out. That’s not a bib I’m wearing but an REI Kool Tie neckerchief filled with crystals that expand when wet and it is amazing how it cools you down in heat and humidity. I probably should have taken it off for dinner as it now has a distinctive fragrance of crab cologne. We’ve needed the neckerchiefs as we’ve been riding our bikes all over town. It’s not every town that we’re willing to lug the bikes off the flybridge, but with flat terrain and bike paths, this town is "bike worthy."
This town will probably get developed when the economy improves but right now, houses are small to medium size and there is not too much evidence of conspicuous consumption. There is a town beach and a new town pool ($2.00) with showers and restrooms located close to the free City Dock where we are tied up. We even have free electric so we are lovin’ this town and are repaying their hospitality by shopping at Bayside Grocery and eating some meals out.
I have been forgetting to introduce you to our mascot, Cranky. We found him in a museum store and he is a windup cutie that looks like a drunken samba dancer enjoying carnival. I know that it would surprise you to learn that your Looper friends occasionally have days when one of us may have our cranky pants on. Sometimes that means that more alone time or some problem-solving is needed but often a good laugh does the trick. Our Cranky never has a bad day and is always ready to play.
This is the real deal here with fishing boats everywhere. I figured that this would be the best place to have a Maryland Blue Crab dinner. Here’s a picture of me really getting into it at Waterman’s Crab House—absolutely delicious although Bob was a little grossed out. That’s not a bib I’m wearing but an REI Kool Tie neckerchief filled with crystals that expand when wet and it is amazing how it cools you down in heat and humidity. I probably should have taken it off for dinner as it now has a distinctive fragrance of crab cologne. We’ve needed the neckerchiefs as we’ve been riding our bikes all over town. It’s not every town that we’re willing to lug the bikes off the flybridge, but with flat terrain and bike paths, this town is "bike worthy."
This town will probably get developed when the economy improves but right now, houses are small to medium size and there is not too much evidence of conspicuous consumption. There is a town beach and a new town pool ($2.00) with showers and restrooms located close to the free City Dock where we are tied up. We even have free electric so we are lovin’ this town and are repaying their hospitality by shopping at Bayside Grocery and eating some meals out.
I have been forgetting to introduce you to our mascot, Cranky. We found him in a museum store and he is a windup cutie that looks like a drunken samba dancer enjoying carnival. I know that it would surprise you to learn that your Looper friends occasionally have days when one of us may have our cranky pants on. Sometimes that means that more alone time or some problem-solving is needed but often a good laugh does the trick. Our Cranky never has a bad day and is always ready to play.
