June 25-26, Havre de Grace, MD

Julie and John, Mia, Gracie, Tommy, Ryan, Jack and Christopher left us this morning about 8:30 for their 9 hour drive back to Hickory, NC. It was wonderful to have them with us for the last week. We had nice weather on the water, hot weather ashore, visited some interesting places and had some great meals. Great family vacation together.

After they left us, we move up the Chesapeake another 25 miles and took a 10 mile side trip to Havre de Grace, named by Lafayette in the 1700's after a port in France, and are staying at the Tidewater Marina near downtown. Water temperature is 85 degrees in the north part of the Chesapeake.

Tidewater Marina.

Downtown Havre de Grace.

Havre de Grace has a nice main street with a large used book store, bakery, a general store and a grocery all within a short walk of the marina.

Amish couple have a produce stand in town.

Amish boys (must be the sons) assembling wooden bench swings for sale.
Looks like everyone works.

Pretty glass. Priced at $12,000.

Several large antique stores here and several restaurants. We are just taking it easy for a few days before we head for NYC.