Proudly flying "Old Glory" on Catrina as we were cruising...
Saturday -
Another sunny WARM day in Ocean City
We planned to take the bus to the show instead of walking the 3 miles,
but that wasn’t to be as ALL the buses
were filled to the max and they just passed us and many others bye bye So we set out and stopped for breakfast
along the way and cooled off….it was hot and not much of a breeze like
yesterday. Arrived at the show around
12:30 and met more folks – today was just unbelievable. Traffic was backed up for miles and no idea
where all these people would park?
This was our 1st
experience with an air show on the beach.
It was the 8th Annual for Ocean City, but first time for the
Blue Angels to appear. For as far as you
could see…the beach was packed to the gills with colored umbrellas, people on
all the hotel balconies and rooftops and walking the boardwalk. Never saw anything like it!!! We
talked to a former sheriff’s deputy from Delaware who was helping in the Blue Angel
tent….she said they were estimating 300,000!
The Breitling Jet Team
from France performed – wow…..7 jets doing their awesome maneuvers with a
French-accented narrator and French music playing. They were very enjoyable.
The Air Force F-22 Raptor demo brought on lots of cheers with their total jaw-dropping performance and noise level. Its last maneuver is called the Heritage flight when a smaller plane joins the Raptor in tribute to the wounded warriors and those who sacrificed their lives in combat. While they fly, the most beautiful patriotic song is roaring thru the speakers and has become their trademark when they appear at air shows.
Jets from France
The Air Force F-22 Raptor demo brought on lots of cheers with their total jaw-dropping performance and noise level. Its last maneuver is called the Heritage flight when a smaller plane joins the Raptor in tribute to the wounded warriors and those who sacrificed their lives in combat. While they fly, the most beautiful patriotic song is roaring thru the speakers and has become their trademark when they appear at air shows.
After another flawless
Blue Angel performance, we walked to Holy Savior Church for 5:15 Mass. We thought we would let the crowds clear out….so,
got to church at 4:15 (Mass was at 5:15).
It felt so good to be in air conditioning and of course there’s plenty
to pray for. After Mass at 5:50, we
walked outside only to find traffic and people everywhere!!!! We tried catching a bus, but all
full. Stopped and got some ice cream
and saw a bus had stopped up ahead and people getting on, so we hightailed it
and tah dah….nice bus lady let us on. It was standing room only, but nice man gave
me his seat and I had a nice chat with his wife. They are from Charlotte, NC.
Rode the bus about 20
minutes and then back to our truck in hotel parking lot and we were on our
way. Mark took the northern route out
of town (lots of rural driving thru Delaware) and finally “home” on Catrina at
9:15. We were tired and sweaty, but so
glad to be home. Showers and off to
bed. Big day tomorrow….
Sunday –
Left Oxford (Catrina’s home) for past 2 years at 6:50. It rained at 3 AM, so everything is wet - after a quick towel dry, we were off and not sure if or when we’ll be back to
this charming little town on the Eastern Shore…taking lots of great memories.
Bye bye to the Hinckley Boat Yard
So here it is, June 14th (Flag
Day) and we are heading south to Florida.
We estimate a 5-6 week trip depending on weather, etc. I even wore my new “Simply Southern” shirt
Brooke gave me for Mother’s Day
(“since you’re going to be a Southern Girl now”)!
(“since you’re going to be a Southern Girl now”)!
Tonight we are in Portsmouth, VA and Mark met his goal of getting off Chesapeake Bay today! From here on, he tells me "more leisurely days - maybe 50 miles or so per day". Today was absolutely delightful. We have around 1,000 miles to go....
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