June 28 - Friends and Fort

I found a cheesy book in the laundry room this morning so I got stuck in to it while I relaxed on the porch overlooking the bay. It was very relaxing. After lunch and yet another swim we drove down to Baltimore to see Fort McHenry. The tunnels under the bay are an efficient way to navigate the city. The Fort was very impressive. We unrolled a flag the same size as the original and had fun learning about the flag that inspired the National Anthem. It had only 15 dancing stars and 15 stripes. 13 colonies plus Kentucky and Vermont at the time of the war with Britain and France in 1812-1814. During the Civil War Confederate prisoners were held there and it was an hospital during WWI. The view out to the bay was spectacular. A huge cruise ship sailed by while we were there. Rob did another Junior Ranger Badge.
By late afternoon we were on our way to visit a friend in Annapolis. We had a wonderful swim in the bay, pulled up some crab nets and inspected the catch, had sun downers on the pier and dinner with the family. It was good to catch up on news.