St Michaels, Maryland

We've had two great days in St. Michaels. St. Michaels is the most popular destination on the Eastern Shore. It has a well preserved historic district, lots of cutesy little boutiques, a wide range of restaurants, from very high end to reasonably priced, and a good maritime museum.

Last night we had dinner with our friend Scotti Oliver, at a local bistro. Good food, great company. The only off-putting moment was when she told us that both Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Chaney have move here since they found themselves out of work. Having one of those two walk into the restaurant would put me right off my meal. But the best part of the Rummy story was the name of his house - Mount Misery. Not named in his honor, the name pre-dates the owner, but how appropriate!

Today we wandered around the museum. They have done a nice job of preserving the history of the Chesapeake. They have examples of all of the unique Chesapeake boats used by the watermen. One exhibit is an actual lighthouse that was slated to be taken apart in the 1960s. Instead, it was moved to the museum. They also had exhibits on the Bay throughout history and on the transition from a working waterway to a recreational destination.

Tomorrow we head to Annapolis, weather permitting.