Annapolis, is our kind of town, and we enjoyed our few days anchored in Spa Creek. The town is so 'boater friendly' that all streets ending at the water have designated public dinghy docks. In Annapolis, Spa Creek and Back Creek are the two main waterways, and between them there are 24 designated dinghy landings. Spa Creek has 12 of them, the most famous being 'Ego Alley'! For us, it was a very short dinghy ride to the dinghy dock at the foot of Market Street. From there it's a one block walk to Shipwright St, and one more block to Duke of Gloucester St, and the main part of downtown.

Once ashore, we enjoyed our daily walks in town, looking at all the historic, well kept homes and buildings. Annapolis has a good bus system, and we took the Green and Brown buses to West Marine and Giant grocery store. We visited favourite dining spots...'Chick 'n Ruth's' for great breakfasts and the best crabcakes in town, the 'Ram's Head' and the Boatyard. One afternoon we did oue own walking tour of the Eastport area, where the 'Republic of Eastport' flag flies from several homes & businesses. We visited Eastport Yacht Club, with its fabulous view of the harbour. Since it was race night, the Club was busy with friendly members & we were invited to stay for happy hour. While there, we had a nice surprise seeing Frank, skipper of s/v Eleanor Q, who we had spent time with on our first trip to the Bahamas.