Thank you for reading my blogs
It seems I may have a few interested readers in these blogs. I thank you for reading my blogs. I have written hundreds of blogs over the years. I consider them more of a written personal journal that some of my friends read and enjoy. I was very happy to hear my 17 year old son Ryan reads them and enjoys them. He even told me I was a pretty good writer. My blogs are normally a one time brain dump rather than write and edit, edit, edit.
Captain Suzanne’s retirement and celebration
My photo shoot of Captain Suzanne was fantastic including a rehearsal the day before, a dress rehearsal and of course the ceremony, formal photos and post ceremony celebration. Well over 3,000 camera clicks were taken. My Nikon's are breathing a sigh of relief.
Photos will be carefully chosen and approved and then edited as this was an official event. In the mean time I will be posting and sharing our experiences in this incredible place the two days following the ceremony.
Our personal time on the campus
The three main themes of the last two days in Annapolis are: the weather, our tour of the US Naval Academy and of course the food and dining.
I will be posting photos and or videos today taken only on my iPhone and will later add the great photos from my Nikon on this or a later post.
The weather
No matter how many "layers" we put on it is just cold as a bats a... out there. Most days with the high was 25 degrees and sitting right on the Chesapeake Bay with wind chill going right through us. I purchased special photography gloves with holes in the index finger and thumbs. Didn't work. My finger tip almost froze off. This native of Denver who's blood has thinned to the tropical paradise climate cannot wait to step into the sandy warm beaches of South Florida.
Our flight back to South Florida is now delayed twice because of the bad winter storm slamming us and the rest is the east coast.
The academy tour
This is an experience that should NOT be missed. Our tour guide was smart, fun and engaging. Unfortunately she has to put up with 3 very miss behaved children. Come on mom and dad control those rug rats.
The tour was about 1.5 hours. We enjoyed it so much we want back today to visit the campus on our own. We even attended a Presbyterian service today in one of the most beautiful cathedrals I have seen. I can't remember the last time I went to church. Photos will be shared later.
The food
The last 2 nights we stayed in a Historic Hotel in the originally built in the 1700's. The hotel was walking distance from the Naval Academy. The restaurants were all a short very cold walk from our hotel room.
Harry Browne's
was a great evening dining experience. We did miss Meiomi our favorite Pinot Noir.
Galway Bay
A really fun authentic Irish Pub
We also enjoyed our whiskey tasters.
Two breakfasts right on the Chesapeake Bay at the
Iron Rooster.
We are now waiting for a potential 3rd flight cancel and may have to spend the night here.
Lunch at Cooper Canyon
All I can say is yummy. Our waitress, Mecca wins the award for best service on our trip. I wonder if she can de-ice the plane for us she can do every thing else.
After our long lunch we found our rental car in a snow storm