Solomons, Md

  We sailed from Herrington harbour last Wednesday, after ducking in to get away from a cold front coming from Canada, as everybody keeps telling us. I tried saying that the gusts were coming from the east so blame it on France. Even the news says it. The harbour is approx. 5 miles up the Patuxent river.  As we were tying up the lines we noticed a crab had hitched a ride on the bow. Good sign...I'm going to have to catch me dinner.

 Our dock is directly behind the Comfort Inn so we have free breakfasts and the use of the lounge area. Haven't watched much TV since leaving. Most marinas have cable on the dock but only bought a length of co-ax the other day. Wouldn't you know it, they don't have a connection at the dock here.
  Because the day was going to be uncomfortable to travel we took up an offer we got from another couple to visit Washington, DC.
   Suzanne and Terry  are from Muskegon, Michigan and are travelling aboard their Catalina 32 to Florida. They have become good friends.

  What a fantastic city. The buildings were amazing. We walked for about 6 hrs, visiting all the sites and memorials, including 3 of the 5 Smithsonian museums. All of them free. When the weather does not co-operate we find things to do rather than just sitting on the boat. We are so glad that we got a chance to see this great city.