Annapolis Md., October 13-17

Annapolis is a marvelous place to land for any length of time; from numerous rives and harbors that sprout sailboat masts numerous enough to weave a tapestry.  Steeped in US Navy history,  Annapolis provides  a wonderful launching pad for all things nautical.  Naturally, we planned to arrive in time for the Power Boat show so we could explore some of the new trawlers and investigate the seemingly endless array of gadgets and widgets available at "show sale" pricing.

For "Virginia" a week on the hard (dry dock) provided for a sanding of the bottom and several coats of bottom paint.  Kurt and I spent the week at home connecting with family and friends.  For me the highlight was a trip to the city (NY) with three very special girlfriend-sisters where we were treated to the Broadway show "Priscilla Queen of the Dessert."  The musical  provided for the perfect, entertaining amalgamation of bawdy humor,  sing-along pop songs (spanning three decades,)  actors festooned in dozens of glittering costumes, rambunctious dance routines and the lavishly appointed, technicolor "Priscilla."  This followed by dinner at "Chez Josephine;" a most memorable way to celebrate a dear friend's birthday.