Well this morning's temperature was showing signs of fall, only 16C inside the boat however the skies remained blue with lots of sunshine. We actually turned the furnace on this morning for the first time this fall.

There was some excitement this morning in the area. Apparently in a marina just around the bend, a 43' power boat burst into flames. Luckily no one was hurt but the boat was a write-off and the owners had to swim to shore. Not sure if it was a local or a traveler but what a way to ruin your day! Every boater's worst nightmare - fire on board. Our marina dockmaster estimated the worth of the boat at $200,000.00. (He was the first to arrive on the scene.)

We had a lazy morning doing nothing really. After lunch we called for the water taxi to pick us up and we signed out bikes again. Fortunately the staff at the marine store advised us of another propane fill up station in the closest town of Galena. They called the store for us and yes there was a person available to fill up the tank. We rode the 1.5 miles to Galena. Jorge continued on to the gas station and I went grocery shopping. Let me clarify something. The town consists of crossroads with a traffic signal, not much more. The groceries were very limited and quite pricey.

We biked to the Sassafras Marine store which was just past our marina. I picked up a recipe and some spices for crab cakes (yes at a marine store and not a grocery store.) If Jorge isn't successful in his crabbing, I guess I'll just have to buy some crab meat.

We got some info from a local sailor regarding anchoring/mooring at the Annapolis boat show. Sounds like it is a very busy place but we assumed that!

Tomorrow we leave Georgetown Yacht Basin for Swan Creek about 30 miles south. The current is against us until late morning but we may leave earlier regardless.

No pics today, which is a good thing because the internet is sooooo pokey tonight!