Monday, June 27, 2022

Chesapeake Week - Updated

We met Drew and Grace in Washington D.C. last weekend to help get them set for their week-long sailing cruise of the Chesapeake Bay. Click here for photos of our time in D.C., their send-off from Worton Creek, on the eastern shore of the Delmarva Peninsula, and some of their adventures exploring the Bay - from Still Pond to Annapolis to St. Michaels. The album has also been updated to include 4th of July weekend, when we reconnected with Drew and Grace and enjoyed some additional time with them in Worton and Rock Hall. 

The album includes some video clips from Rock Hall's annual Waterman's Day, an event that includes a high speed docking competition.  Some teams were impressive to watch; others needed a bit more practice... or maybe just less beer for breakfast. There's also a clip of a crazy thunderstorm we rode out in Worton Creek. Who needs fireworks when you have dockside seats for Mother Nature's show. 
Among our other stops was the newly opened, waterfront Lands Point Winery, in Worton Creek, where we celebrated some exciting news: 

DREW AND GRACE ARE ENGAGED!! 


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Our time in D.C. was poignant, occurring just after the supremely unfortunate Supreme Court decision regarding Roe v. Wade. When we walked over to the court, it was heartening to see so many people protesting, but hard to take in the impact of such a callous and hypocritical turn of events. 

On a lighter note, the Smithsonian's Hirshorn Museum was among our other stops, where we got to see the Yayoi Kusama exhibit, featuring her mirrored infinity room, My Heart is Dancing into the Universe, pictured below. 

While Drew and Grace sailed this week, Fig has been keeping it chill with Aunt Emily. This time last year in Portland it was 110+ so a few days of 90+ temperatures were manageable by comparison, especially if you like to swim. Click here for some Portland photos. You won't see much of Jake. He had to keep a low profile this week due to a thankfully, relatively mild bout with Covid. 

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