Across the Bay

October 2-4

After the hustle and bustle of Annapolis, we were ready for a quiet anchorage.  So we crossed to the east side of the bay to the Wye River and Wye Island.  Once settled in a protected cove, we set out in the dinghies on a recon mission looking for a good place to access the more than 12 miles of walking trails on the island.  We found a kayak/canoe launch at a group campsite that would do just fine.  Mission accomplished --- time for cocktails!  

Day 2 --- beautiful day for a hike.  We did three trails through old growth forest with many huge old trees

including the Wye Island Holly Tree

it's branches reach 4 stories into the sky

and she's been here for more than 290 years!

A holly TREE -- who knew!

Day 3 - lazy morning and kayaking in the afternoon.  Garry and I need a lot of practice!

What a great anchorage -- we saw numerous eagles, hawks and heron.  The moon is almost full and the stars were all out.  Just Waterford and Day Dreams in our little cove ---PRICELESS!