Annapolis (Nov 2007)

We arrive at the South River Overlook at Quiet Waters Park just as the rising sun bathes the gazebo in a golden glow.

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We arrive at the South River Overlook at Quiet Waters Park just as the rising sun bathes the gazebo in a golden glow.

A peek at the opposite shore through the gazebo.

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A peek at the opposite shore through the gazebo.

As befits the name of the park, it's very quiet at the South River Overlook.

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As befits the name of the park, it's very quiet at the South River Overlook.

Mui on the South River Promenade at Quiet Waters Park.

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Mui on the South River Promenade at Quiet Waters Park.

Mui on the South River Promenade at Quiet Waters Park.

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Mui on the South River Promenade at Quiet Waters Park.

Common Buckeye

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Common Buckeye

View from a muddy path at the end of the South River Promenade.

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View from a muddy path at the end of the South River Promenade.

A quiet Sunday morning at the house across the bay.

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A quiet Sunday morning at the house across the bay.

This brush-like plant caught my eye on the woodland path.

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This brush-like plant caught my eye on the woodland path.

Beautiful foliage colors on the woodland path.

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Beautiful foliage colors on the woodland path.

Fall foliage adds color to our walk on the woodland path.

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Fall foliage adds color to our walk on the woodland path.

A small cove near the woodland path reveals a lot more foliage color and boats bobbing at anchor.

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A small cove near the woodland path reveals a lot more foliage color and boats bobbing at anchor.

"Spirit Dragon" - also known as Tiger Chasing Dragon - is a sculpture that was created by Debora H. Banker of Annapolis, Maryland. She sculpted this figure out of a fallen tree. Here's wha ...

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"Spirit Dragon" - also known as Tiger Chasing Dragon - is a sculpture that was created by Debora H. Banker of Annapolis, Maryland. She sculpted this figure out of a fallen tree. Here's wha ...

Banker carved the dragon portion of the "Spirit Dragon" sculpture in 2001.

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Banker carved the dragon portion of the "Spirit Dragon" sculpture in 2001.

Banker worked with high school students and adults to extend the "Spirit Dragon" by adding a tiger.

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Banker worked with high school students and adults to extend the "Spirit Dragon" by adding a tiger.

A close-up of the tiger's face.

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A close-up of the tiger's face.

OK; so it's not a sculpture, but I found this to be a cute idea. A nearby sign said, "Take a bag; leave a bag." I didn't check to see if the bags that were left were full or not!!!

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OK; so it's not a sculpture, but I found this to be a cute idea. A nearby sign said, "Take a bag; leave a bag." I didn't check to see if the bags that were left were full or not!!!

"Truncated Pachyderm" by Jeremy Welsh of Annapolis, Maryland.

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"Truncated Pachyderm" by Jeremy Welsh of Annapolis, Maryland.

The other side of the "Truncated Pachyderm".

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The other side of the "Truncated Pachyderm".

Parking near the visitor's center, we walk over to enjoy the pond and the vibrant fall colors.

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Parking near the visitor's center, we walk over to enjoy the pond and the vibrant fall colors.

I think this is my favorite part of Quiet Waters Park - not only is it very serene here (of course, it's only 8:30a on a Sunday morning), but it's very colorful.

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I think this is my favorite part of Quiet Waters Park - not only is it very serene here (of course, it's only 8:30a on a Sunday morning), but it's very colorful.

Another view of the pond near the visitor's center.

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Another view of the pond near the visitor's center.

A closer look at the fountain in the pond.

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A closer look at the fountain in the pond.

The bridge adds a sense of connection - not just to the other side, but to nature as well.

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The bridge adds a sense of connection - not just to the other side, but to nature as well.

I have a weakness for reflections in the water.

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I have a weakness for reflections in the water.

Looking down the bridge, a gazebo complements the scenery.

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Looking down the bridge, a gazebo complements the scenery.

"Turandot" by Douglas Warnock of Pocatello, Idaho.

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"Turandot" by Douglas Warnock of Pocatello, Idaho.

"The Missing Piece 2" by Brett Hunter of Alfred, New York.

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"The Missing Piece 2" by Brett Hunter of Alfred, New York.

I bet the ice rink is a popular place in the winter.

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I bet the ice rink is a popular place in the winter.

A closer look at the brilliant red trees planted at the edge of the ice rink.

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A closer look at the brilliant red trees planted at the edge of the ice rink.

"Blue Herons in Flight" by Pam Foss of Annapolis, Maryland.

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"Blue Herons in Flight" by Pam Foss of Annapolis, Maryland.

A closer look at one of the blue herons in the sculpture.

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A closer look at one of the blue herons in the sculpture.

A closer look at the other blue heron in the sculpture.

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A closer look at the other blue heron in the sculpture.

"Waterbearers" by Lizbeth Sabol of Annapolis, Maryland, is one of the sculptures in the formal garden by the visitor's center.

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"Waterbearers" by Lizbeth Sabol of Annapolis, Maryland, is one of the sculptures in the formal garden by the visitor's center.

"Peripatetic" by Joe Mooney of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is also in the formal garden at Quiet Waters Park.

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"Peripatetic" by Joe Mooney of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is also in the formal garden at Quiet Waters Park.

At the end of the Harness Creek Trail we find canoes stacked up on shore; it's too cold to go out on the water today.

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At the end of the Harness Creek Trail we find canoes stacked up on shore; it's too cold to go out on the water today.

The boat pier offers a glimpse of a serene cove.

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The boat pier offers a glimpse of a serene cove.

Boats docked at private piers in the cove.

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Boats docked at private piers in the cove.

This looks like a very idyllic retirement spot to me. I can see us sitting in those chairs on the lawn, reading the Sunday newspaper.

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This looks like a very idyllic retirement spot to me. I can see us sitting in those chairs on the lawn, reading the Sunday newspaper.

One last glimpse of the cove before we head back up the trail.

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One last glimpse of the cove before we head back up the trail.

This view of the Maryland State House is a sure fire way of knowing that we're in Annapolis.

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This view of the Maryland State House is a sure fire way of knowing that we're in Annapolis.

The Maryland State House carries the distinction of being the oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use. This is the third state house to be built on this site; portions of it date ...

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The Maryland State House carries the distinction of being the oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use. This is the third state house to be built on this site; portions of it date ...

When we stopped to take this picture, a local commented, "They took down two trees not long ago; you're seeing a sight that has been hidden for 140 years."

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When we stopped to take this picture, a local commented, "They took down two trees not long ago; you're seeing a sight that has been hidden for 140 years."

It is rumored that the dome was modeled after the "Schlossturm", the dome of the free-standing tower next to the palace of Karl-Wilhelm Markgraf of Baden, in Karlsruhe, Germany. The acorn - ...

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It is rumored that the dome was modeled after the "Schlossturm", the dome of the free-standing tower next to the palace of Karl-Wilhelm Markgraf of Baden, in Karlsruhe, Germany. The acorn - ...

Pinkney Street in Historic Annapolis is lined with colorful homes.

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Pinkney Street in Historic Annapolis is lined with colorful homes.

Detail from one of the homes on Pinkney Street in Historic Annapolis.

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Detail from one of the homes on Pinkney Street in Historic Annapolis.

Detail from a home on Pinkney Street in Historic Annapolis.

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Detail from a home on Pinkney Street in Historic Annapolis.

Detail from a home on Pinkney Street in Historic Annapolis.

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Detail from a home on Pinkney Street in Historic Annapolis.

Detail from a home on Pinkney Street in Historic Annapolis.

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Detail from a home on Pinkney Street in Historic Annapolis.

A very patriotic home on Pinkney Street in Historic Annapolis.

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A very patriotic home on Pinkney Street in Historic Annapolis.

Red-white-and-blue; and proud of it.

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Red-white-and-blue; and proud of it.

Detail from a home on Pinkney Street in Historic Annapolis.

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Detail from a home on Pinkney Street in Historic Annapolis.

A look down Pinkney Street in Historic Annapolis.

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A look down Pinkney Street in Historic Annapolis.

This colorful home on East Street is very charming.

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This colorful home on East Street is very charming.

Detail from the "coral house" on East Street; love the jack-o-lanterns in the window.

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Detail from the "coral house" on East Street; love the jack-o-lanterns in the window.

This mural, which depicts downtown Annapolis, was created by Sy Mohr and celebrates 300 years of Annapolis history. The mural decorates the side of the Harbormaster Building.

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This mural, which depicts downtown Annapolis, was created by Sy Mohr and celebrates 300 years of Annapolis history. The mural decorates the side of the Harbormaster Building.

Closer look at a portion of the Mohr mural.

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Closer look at a portion of the Mohr mural.

Although it's chilly, we're going to have lunch on the outside deck of Pusser's Caribbean Grill. The restaurant's name is a corruption of the word "purser", the person controlling a ship's ...

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Although it's chilly, we're going to have lunch on the outside deck of Pusser's Caribbean Grill. The restaurant's name is a corruption of the word "purser", the person controlling a ship's ...

A panoramic look at our view from the deck of Pusser's. The boom line is laid to prevent boats from entering the downtown pier area due to ongoing construction.

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A panoramic look at our view from the deck of Pusser's. The boom line is laid to prevent boats from entering the downtown pier area due to ongoing construction.

A ring-billed gull is a polite guest at lunch. It doesn't try to scavenge from us. In fact, it screeches to scare off any other gulls that try to approach our table.

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A ring-billed gull is a polite guest at lunch. It doesn't try to scavenge from us. In fact, it screeches to scare off any other gulls that try to approach our table.

A look down Spa Creek from the drawbridge (St. Mary's Church is on the right.)

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A look down Spa Creek from the drawbridge (St. Mary's Church is on the right.)

St Mary's Roman Catholic Church was consecrated in 1860.

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St Mary's Roman Catholic Church was consecrated in 1860.

Annapolis Yacht Club from the drawbridge.

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Annapolis Yacht Club from the drawbridge.

The red sailboat adds a bit of color amongst all the white ones docked at the Annapolis Yacht Club.

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The red sailboat adds a bit of color amongst all the white ones docked at the Annapolis Yacht Club.

The guy and gal guarding the entry leave no doubt that this house has been home to several Naval Academy cadets.

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The guy and gal guarding the entry leave no doubt that this house has been home to several Naval Academy cadets.

A glimpse of the dome of the Naval Academy Chapel from a side street.

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A glimpse of the dome of the Naval Academy Chapel from a side street.

A cannon near the grounds of the Naval Academy Chapel.

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A cannon near the grounds of the Naval Academy Chapel.

The Naval Academy Chapel. The cornerstone was laid in 1904 and it was dedicated in 1908.

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The Naval Academy Chapel. The cornerstone was laid in 1904 and it was dedicated in 1908.

The US flag reflected in the window of the Naval Academy Chapel.

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The US flag reflected in the window of the Naval Academy Chapel.

Looking towards the chancel from the rear of the chapel.

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Looking towards the chancel from the rear of the chapel.

The stained glass window depicts Christ walking on water.

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The stained glass window depicts Christ walking on water.

A wider view of the chancel shows a "few" of the 15,500+ organ pipes.

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A wider view of the chancel shows a "few" of the 15,500+ organ pipes.

Looking from the chancel towards the rear of the chapel.

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Looking from the chancel towards the rear of the chapel.

The pew dedicated to POWs and MIAs is designated with flowers and stands empty at all times. Hanging from the ceiling at the rear of the chapel is a votive ship - it is a model of a fifteen ...

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The pew dedicated to POWs and MIAs is designated with flowers and stands empty at all times. Hanging from the ceiling at the rear of the chapel is a votive ship - it is a model of a fifteen ...

One of the beautiful stained glass windows along the side walls of the chapel. This window was presented by the Class of 1940.

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One of the beautiful stained glass windows along the side walls of the chapel. This window was presented by the Class of 1940.

The words inscribed in the stained glass window that was presented by the Class of 1940.

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The words inscribed in the stained glass window that was presented by the Class of 1940.

More beautiful stained glass windows at the chapel.

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More beautiful stained glass windows at the chapel.

Stained glass window depicting saints Peter and Andrew mending their nets and being called by Christ to be fishers of men.

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Stained glass window depicting saints Peter and Andrew mending their nets and being called by Christ to be fishers of men.

The Admiral Farragut window - in the center window, Archangel Michael is showing the way through the minefields of Mobile Bay. The rainbow is a sign of hope.

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The Admiral Farragut window - in the center window, Archangel Michael is showing the way through the minefields of Mobile Bay. The rainbow is a sign of hope.

In the lower portion of the Admiral Farragut window, the admiral is depicted viewing the battle while lashed to the rigging of his flagship, USS Hartford. (Farragut was the first senior off ...

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In the lower portion of the Admiral Farragut window, the admiral is depicted viewing the battle while lashed to the rigging of his flagship, USS Hartford. (Farragut was the first senior off ...

Midshipman's Window at the Naval Academy Chapel.

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Midshipman's Window at the Naval Academy Chapel.

The crypt of John Paul Jones is located beneath the Naval Academy Chapel.

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The crypt of John Paul Jones is located beneath the Naval Academy Chapel.

The crypt for John Paul Jones, the "father" of the US Navy (1747-1792). In 1905, the well-preserved remains of John Paul Jones were found in Paris and brought to Annapolis with a squadron of ...

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The crypt for John Paul Jones, the "father" of the US Navy (1747-1792). In 1905, the well-preserved remains of John Paul Jones were found in Paris and brought to Annapolis with a squadron of ...

The sarcaphogus is made of Grand Pyrenees marble.

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The sarcaphogus is made of Grand Pyrenees marble.

We leave Annapolis the same way we arrived - with a glimpse of the Maryland State House.

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We leave Annapolis the same way we arrived - with a glimpse of the Maryland State House.