Travels

so the other day I decided to take a little trip. Drove over to Annapolis. I felt the need to go see the water. Now the Chesapeake is probably not as magnificent as the ocean, but it's still beautiful. Something about the water...I don't know, it just...brings a sense of peace to me. I don't like being ON the water. Just next to it. I think it's related to my sign. Being Aquarius ~ an air sign, but yet the water bearer.

Anyway. I like Annapolis. All the row houses right off the water. Now they house shops and businesses. One restaurant/bar has been there since 17--something. It's just strange to think of all the people who have passed before us in that very spot. And having the naval acadamy right there doesn't hurt the scenery any either. :)

I took some pictures. Not as many as I probably should have. I have to work on that. I need to work on moving up to digital. the results are much more instantaneous. I'm looking forward to seeing how they turn out. Depending on how they turn out, I'll probably try and put some of them in my room. Try to bring that feeling of peace into my living space.

After Annapolis, I headed north. I thought about going to Baltimore, but did not know where public parking would be. I had a hard time finding some parking in Annapolis. I tried to go to the visitor center, but that parking garage was full. As were some of the others I passed. I finally found an open metered space, but did not have enough change to stay long. I also thought about driving to Delaware, a mere 2 hours away...well, Dover is 2 hours from my house. It's about an hour closer by the time I get to Annapolis. But the bridge over was a toll bridge. Wasn't sure I'd have enough so I decided to save it for another day. One where I was better prepared.

So instead I headed to Ellicott City. Historical Ellicott City. It's a fairly small section of town. It took me a while to find some free parking there (as I had NO money left for the meters). The town is set on a hill. I came in to town at the top of the hill. At the bottom of the hill is the mill. It was a major entity way back when. Most of town is shops and restaurants. One plot on the main street is a big rock. well, more acurately it probably is part of the hill. It's huge though. About the size of a house. I like how it's there. No body got rid of it, they just built around it.

I'll probably try and go back again soon. I'm hoping one of my friends comes to visit so I can take her. It seems like a town she would like. And I'll probably drag her to Annapolis as well. :)