The dome of the Capitol looking straight up.A busy week plus as Joan flew off to Fort Walton to pick up the Volvo and her young Patrick. Larry stayed on the boat and "completed" a number things left undone prior to departing Florida. Joan returned "directly" Friday the 20th via the Sky Line Drive, Liberty University and Monticello. Saturday we were off to Washington for a bit of line standing and a tour of the Capitol followed by several hours in the Smithsonian Air and Space museum. Sunday we found a neat Baptist church in Lexington Park which will be our church away from home for the rest of the summer. Monday we ran a few miles up the Patuxent River for an overnight in one of the prettiest "creeks" on the bay. Stayed up late doing star gazing on the fore deck and visited numerous nook and crannies via dinghy Tues. morning. Wed back to Washington with Patrick, Jason and Laura for an introductory tour of the Zoo (awesome), dinner al fresco on Connecticut Ave and a memorable concert by the "President's Own Marine Band" on the Capitol steps as we gazed down the mall at the monuments. Thursday Joan and Patrick toured a nearby plantation while Larry recuperated. Most of Friday was spent with Jason, a marine biologist, and Laura wading and searching for fossilized sharks teeth at Calvert cliffs just up the way. We all got an education in marine life and even found a few teeth .... Patrick promptly lost his while going for a swim! Friday evening we were able to listen in on a concert by Sara Evans performed 100 yards or so on the grounds of the Solomons marine museum. Will report next week if we make it through Tuesday when Patrick leaves, have worn him out several times. They just don't make'm like they used to. All and all it has been a very good time together.
As soon as Joan cleans up the pictures they will be posted on picasaways.google.com/lropka
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