Jellies!

We have seen many different types of jellyfish in the short time since we set sail....fresh water, brackish water, and salt water. Earlier this week, David and Izzy set off for the National Aquarium in Baltimore to see the Jellies Invasion exhibit. Very interesting "Oceans Out of Balance" interactive link here.  (I had no idea that they were brainless creatures!)

All amazing photos: David Cooper.

Fort McHenry

We have visitors this week :) so we're seeing a few sights around town.  We had a fantastic lunch in Fells Point at Thames Street Oyster House and then walked the grounds of Fort McHenry.  David said the oysters were some of the best he's ever tasted.  One variety, from Massachusetts, the actual oyster was the size of his hand -- not just his palm, his entire hand!

All flags at half-staff on 9-11 

Francis Scott Key

The movie screen rises to show a view of the fort

Guarding the fort

In the distance, I-895 bridge over the Patapsco River

 

Pretty afternoon, very few visitors

The design of the fort

There were several people in period costume preparing for Defender's Day tomorrow, a legal holiday in Maryland.

Storage for gunpowder

George Armistead

Pride of Baltimore II

:)