Annapolis City Marina, Annapolis, MD - 5/17/12

Thursday morning was "act like a tourist" day.

Water Taxi

We took the water taxi ($2 each) to the other side of the creek and disembarked at Ego Alley to explore the city.The thing we like to do in a new city is to find the tour trolley so we can see all the sights then go back and do the ones we want.

Alex Haley & Ricki

On our way to the visitor center to catch the trolley we had to stop and talk to Alex about his "Roots"

The Captain & Friend

Then we had to discuss politics with our friend.

Typical Annapolis Street

Little Paths between Buildings

The Democrats have taken over

My Republican first mate was disappointed to see this sign.

Made it to the visitors center to catch the trolley.

On the Tour Trolley

More tour pics

More tour pics

Canadian geese (minus poop)

Back water

Quest (in the middle) at the marina

Ego Alley

More Ego Alley & Alex Haley

Gate #1

Neat Paint Job

Former Fire House - Now an Apartment Complex

Episcopal House

The tour guide said the top two floors are occupied by 8 old Episcopal ladies which due to a trust fund, the house will always be used for that purpose.

Sign on Episcopal House

Overlook at the Naval Academy

The tour trolley stopped at the hill overlooking the academy.  Rumor has it that the road on the left of the picture had the name of "oh sh..t"  since when the midshipmen were returning back from leave to the academy on this road and topped the hill, that is what they said.

Memorial to Fire Fighters

Maryland State House

Our first stop on our walking tour was the Maryland State House.

House Chambers

Count the stars

Sorry - turn it sideways

Apparently George Washington resigned his military commission in the old Senate Chambers.

George Washington when he resigned his commission

Old Senate Chambers

Movie Set

A movie was being shot as we took the trolley tour but when we walked by they had broke for lunch.

Inside Movie set - Directors chair

Prop - police car

Taking letters off police car

These gals were taking the decals and lettering off the police car.

Start of our walking tour

Gate #1 .. all we had to do was show a picture ID to get on the grounds.

Studs

Mascot

Instructors homes

More future leaders

Naval  Supt. Quarters

Navy Chapel

John Paul Jones Crypt

Dinner at McGarvey's Saloon & Oyster Bar

After walking around the town for several hours, we decided that a sandwich and adult beverage was in order.

Happy Hour

Back to the boat with tired feet, we crashed early.  Tomorrow we are off for the Inner Harbor of Baltimore.