Historic Annapolis

On my recent 6-week road trip, I visited the historic district of Annapolis for the first time. Known as America's Sailing Capital, this charming historic city is nestled along the bay. Annapolis is the capital of the state of Maryland (and named after Queen Anne) and was established by the Puritans as a seaport over three hundred years ago.

During my visit, I strolled the cobblestone streets and explored the beautiful United States Naval Academy before I met up with one of my friends for Maryland crab dip and draft beer at an outdoor bar and grill.

The United States Naval Academy – founded in 1845 – has truly a spectacular campus. Below, images I captured during my walk throughout the grounds.

 

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Maryland Crab Dip

A few weeks ago my friend Holly and I met up at Pusser's in Annapolis, Maryland. It's a cute, Caribbean-inspired bar & grille, right on the waterfront in the historic downtown area... A great place to meet up for a drink & watch the boats cruise by on the Chesapeake Bay. They have a fabulous Maryland crab dip and lots of drink specials during the week – visiting Pusser's is a little local escape to the islands.

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P.S. Did you enter the @Starrybluesky Travel Polaroid giveaway yet? It ends tomorrow at midnight. I am so in love with all of her images... especially the orange VW Bug and swan pics.... Wouldn't they be perfect in a home library or office?

Stained Glass

During my recent trip across the eastern United States, I meandered around the beautiful Naval Academy campus in Annapolis, Maryland (thanks for the tip, Holly!). The historic chapel in the center of the Yard was open to the public that afternoon, so I took a few moments to admire the landmark dome, symbolic interiors and beautiful stained glass windows.

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