Tilghman Island

Tuesday, August 23,  Tilghman Island

Left the anchorage, anchor fairly clean and headed south.  John made a phone call and confirmed that we could cut thru Knapps Narrows to Tilghman.  When going through the Narrows, we needed to go under a bridge that lifts on demand, with the boats having the right-of-way over the cars.  We headed around the corner to Tilghman on the Chesapeake Marina. The marina is wonderful and has a buy 2 get 1 night free deal, so we are staying. We got on the bikes to get an overview of the area to plan our visit.  We stopped for a beer and local knowledge at Characters at Bridges and also received free tomatoes from a server.  A dip in the pool then cooled us off.

Wed and Thurs. 24-25, 

With the bikes we can really get around.  We rode the bikes to the north end of the island, which was a ride through rural areas. The road ended at Walnut Point which was a bed and breakfast-private and rural. The ride was an eight mile ride that day so we enjoyed the pool.  On another day we rode the other direction, over the bridge towards St. Michaels to Lowes Wharf, about a ten mile ride round-trip.  Here we enjoyed lunch at picnic tables by the water- one of only 2 sets of customers.  The ride back was more difficult as it seemed uphill and into a headwind.  All I wanted to do after a nice lunch was to take a nap.  Again, the pool was a welcome sight.  Two nights we also enjoyed cocktails with three other "loopers" who also were enjoyed this marina.  The boats were Corkscrew, Sandrobber, and Act III.  This was very enjoyable as loopers share stories, experiences and boating suggestions.

Friday, August 26

We arose this morning with intentions of leaving.  Phyllis, from Corkscrew, stopped by to invite Pam and Colletta to a girls afternoon.  With no urgency to leave, the men agreed and we stayed one more day.  The women all got together on Corkscrew and did "beading" for the afternoon, while the guys did their little projects, enjoyed the pool, and just talked.  A very relaxing day was had by all!!

 

Nice lawn ornaments

Bridge at Knapps Narrow

Dogwood Harbor on Tilghman Island crab boats

Great little museum that the curator opened special for the 4 of us.
Very informative with island history

A "W" house. Designed for good air flow for ventilation

Line 'em up boys.

After a hard day of touring on bikes time for relaxation.

Off on a bike tour of the island.

Biked 5 miles out to this bar on Lowes Wharf.
Great lunch but a 5 mile bike ride back into the wind.
See swimming pool picture above