Annapolis Street View

Walking down the streets of downtown Annapolis, Maryland is an adventure in itself. The crowds are obviously on the main street but you will seldom find many people on the residential side streets. We particularly enjoyed the Fall leaves and the unusual yards. The leaves all fell in just a very few days and the temperature dropped to freezing so walking became less of an attraction.

USS Maryland Silver Service

The Maryland State House is an interesting place to visit. This is a photo of the Silver Service for the USS Maryland. It was created in 1906 by Samuel Kirk and Son Co. Incorporated in Baltimore, Maryland. Each of the different pieces represent Maryland counties. The detail is extraordinary and this is only one portion of the entire set. I simply cannot imaging making or using this huge silverware collection.

Wandering Around Downtown Annapolis, Maryland

We spent a rainy day wandering around in downtown Annapolis, Maryland. The houses are built right next to each other and few of them have adequate parking. People live right in the middle of the town on the main streets. There is no separate residential district and offices and stores are next to houses and apartments. It is an interesting place to visit.

Fall in Annapolis, Maryland

With all the trees here in Maryland, you would think that Fall would be spectacular. Well, it depends on the weather and the amount of rainfall. There are some beautiful trees, but here we are in November and the leaves on most of the trees have yet to turn at all. This image is a particularly colorful area of government buildings near the historic State House in downtown Annapolis, Maryland.

The Fallen

I spent four years studying military history and a total of eight years in the United States Army. For me, the most memorable locations in and around Washington, D.C. include The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Vietnam Veterans Women's Memorial, The Arlington National Cemetary, The Korean War Veterans Memorial, The World War II Memorial and The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial. Although I did not serve in the country of Vietnam, I have many friends and acquaintances who did. I served in the Army because I chose to do so. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Autumn at Arlington National Cemetery

There are lots of interesting places to visit around Washington, D.C. especially if you love art, museums, and walking. There are also some places that are thought-provoking, inspirational, and leave you with a calm feeling of respect and awe for the lives of those who sacrificed all for the country. We spent a considerable time at the Arlington National Cemetery. We walked almost 5 miles, but we had a wonderful experience with lovely Fall weather and inspiration from the miles of memories.

The Needles, Canyonlands National Park

Vehicular access to the part of Canyonlands National Park that is on the other side of this wall of sandstone needles is on a precarious four-wheel-drive road called Elephant Hill. On some days, it is a busy road with dozens of vehicles climbing the steep rocky road to enter the sanctuary. Unless you own the right type of vehicle, you will have to be content with walking in or watching the others try to stay on the road.