Baltimore - Gettysburg

We spent the entire day getting out to Gettysburg and exploring that world. We were amazed at how many monuments were present from every state involved, every company, division, cavalry unit, etc. Today's photos start here.

BSA troop from Rhode Island

At the spot where Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address.

Baltimore - Fort McHenry

We took a Water Taxi from Fell's Point to Fort McHenry and spent most of the day there. A bit of cruising to Locust Point where we visited Harry's Bottle Shop. Then after cruising the Inner Harbor a little more, back to Fell's Point for dinner at The Abbey Burger Bistro. On our way out of Fell's Point we passed by The Horse You Came In On Saloon - the oldest continuously operating bar in the country (since 1775). The day's photos start here.

Fina's Envision group at Johns Hopkins

Brunch at Barcocina.

Baltimore's Water Taxi.

Fort McHenry

Full-size, 15-star flag.

Locust Point

At Domino Sugar (Locust Point)

Hole-in-the-wall bar: Harry's Bottle Shop

The Abbey Burger Bistro

The Horse You Came In On Saloon

Baltimore, Part 1

Ostensibly, this trip for Nana and Papa was to take Fina to a medical-field, 10-day seminar at Johns Hopkins University put on by Envision. But really, while Fina's busy learning stuff, Nana, Papa, and Aunt Vickie are going to play in Baltimore. Here are some of the activities of the first couple of days. A gallery with all the photos is here.

At the Wild Tomato in DC.

By the Inner Harbor, Baltimore

Had a great dinner at the Capital Grille.

Pie Time Coffee Shop
just around the corner from our VRBO.

All set!

At the campus store in Barnes and Noble. Fun stuff!
Right across from Busboys and Poets.

Off on her first tour and talks.

George Washington on the left.
La Fayette on the horse.
We climbed the 227 stairs to the platform
just beneath George!

From the Rusty Scupper Restaurant on the Harbor.

Holy Smoke!

Matt got a new Traeger Grill for Fathers Day! He and Matteo spent much of the day getting it all set up (after a small army of us moved it from the van to the back deck). Once the shipping box was emptied, it turns into a playhouse - great job, Traeger!

2022 Baseball Champs!

The league championship game was today. Griffen and AJ's team, The Blue Bombers, were victorious! 1st Place for the season!

That's Tracy's wagon in the background for moving the
whole family into the viewing spots with all manner of
chairs, umbrellas, baby paraphernalia, snacks, drinks, etc.

Happenings

Various happenings over the last few days...

Heavy rain and hail at the pool. Must be lunch time!

Movie Night: Top Gun

Palmer Lake

Hot tub at the Club

Yup, they are twins.

Family Dinner Friday Night

This was our third Friday Night Family Dinner (which we also call Shabbat dinner). We try to keep it simple, but tonight's meal took most of the day to prepare. Fina was the over-achiever making Challah bread. She got some help from a couple brothers to roll out the dough. Nana made sweet potato fries and strawberry shortcake berries. Vickie handled the shortcake. Matt did the smash burgers. And Jamie picked out the wine (Hunt Cellars and Daou). It was quite a production. Tonight's discussions started with the word "holy" (which means "set apart for a special purpose" in ancient Hebrew).