We spent an hour getting about four miles out into the bay and then it was time to turn around and head back. We could see a huge ocean going "car" ship loaded with vehicles waiting for their dock date in Baltimore.
The Chapel at the Navel Academy. The stained glass windows are all stories from the Bible related to water. A pew is reserved with a beautiful candle/floral tribute for those who have not returned from sea.
Our Colonial walking tour guide of Annapolis in front of one of the big guns. A bell from the Japanese is a gift commemorating Commodore Perry opening up Japan to the west and a bell from England like the liberty bell are in front of the huge dorm which houses over 4,000 students.
It is the end of the journey for us. Mums and Pums forever. Thanks to our harried shuttle driver, (he also made three stops to pick up a pilgrimage of Ghanaians who had already started partying, they were so excited to be going home!) we made it to Nat'l Airport with about 30 minutes before boarding, wheeew! We were blessed beyond measure, with rain when it was tolerable and blue skies when they were delightful. We have also a renewed appreciatiion of the great privilege it is to be Americans and the personal price innumerable families have laid at the alter of sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy. God Bless America!
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Wow, you are so organized. You are blogging pictures already and everything. I am impressed. It looks great. Captain Randy makes me think of only one regret. I wish I had taken the wheel for a minute and gotten my picture taken with Captain John. Hooray for pums and mums. Love ya!!
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