Yesterday Miss H and I traveled the short distance from our home to spend the day in Havre De Grace, Maryland. It is a petty little town at the mouth of the Chesapeake bay. It was a beautiful day, the weather was perfect. We did a little shopping. There are so many little shops, all very unique.
Our favorite shops were the antique shops. We could have gotten lost in some of them! They were filled with great finds.
I had fun taking pictures in the shops, I took most of my photos of blue glass. I think I might have to go back and get some.
Miss H bought this pretty ring at an antique shop with her baby sitting money. I thought she made a good choice. Isn't it pretty?
After shopping and lunch we stopped at the local ice cream shop and then headed over towards the water.
This is the Concord point lighthouse. Concord Point Light is a 36-foot tower that was built in 1827. It is the second oldest tower lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay and the oldest continuous lighthouse in Maryland. The tower is built at the point where the Susquehanna River meets the tidal flow of the Chesapeake Bay and navigation is very hazardous around this area.
Across the street visit the newly restored Keeper's House which tells the interesting story of Lighthouse Keeper John O'Neil, as well as the history of Havre de Grace's best known landmark.
It is such a gorgeous spot. I could have stayed there sitting on a bench for hours eating my cappuccino crunch ice cream. Just watching the world sail by.
There is a small board walk that meanders along the water. We walked along and took photos of all kinds of birds and all kinds of wildlife.
This guy looked really scared. I think he thought if he was still enough we would not notice him.
Here is the view from the board walk. The views were spectacular. From this point there were boats coming in and out of the marina just beyond this house.
It was such a fun day. I really enjoyed my time with Miss H. I can't wait to go back.
Great day for photo taking. Love all of the blue sky. I'm thinking of ice cream now.
Posted by: pam | April 18, 2009 at 10:25 PM
What was the antique shop? Jen's Dad works at one in Havre de Grace. He's a retired school teacher but not helps manage the shop.
Posted by: Mark Famous | April 18, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Oh dear - the British weren't very well behaved were they! We fell in love with the Chesapeake when we visited and hope to visit again someday.
Posted by: Alice C | April 19, 2009 at 03:48 AM
Makes me yearn to live in Maryland again. Thanks for sharing.
Di
The Blue Ridge Gal
Posted by: Di | April 19, 2009 at 08:39 AM
HdG is the best!! It's so pretty there and shopping there is fun.
Posted by: Katie | April 19, 2009 at 06:30 PM
Sounds like an excellent day and the weather was perfect!
Posted by: Gina at CTG Ponies | April 20, 2009 at 08:52 AM
Just the kind of day I enjoy (ice cream and all), glad you had fun!
Posted by: hayseed | April 20, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Sounds like a great day out, a really beautiful place. The lighthouse looks lovely against that blue sky.
Posted by: Samantha ~ Holly & Zac ~ | April 20, 2009 at 07:02 PM
How lovely. I would love to see the East coast sometime. I have only been in the west. So much to see and I'm already 45!
Posted by: Teri | April 21, 2009 at 11:08 AM
my grandmother lived just across the river (in the condos on the river) in Perryville. your pictures are familiar and make me miss her. these were some of the same spots we visited during Thanksgiving after the funeral. did you visit the coffee shop?
Posted by: kristyn | April 24, 2009 at 10:16 AM
So nice and I just loved the pictures you took in Havre de Grace. I will be traveling there this weekend to visit my birth family. I stumbled across your pictures and enjoyed reading your blog and your story. I'd love to know what camera and lense you used in hopes to capture some great memories as you did.
Thanks so much for sharing
Posted by: Lynda | July 16, 2009 at 11:58 AM