Analemma

Urbanna Public Library
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We're well used to the name Tarwathie by now. However, if I were to rename our boat, I think that Analemma would be an outstanding name for a cruising sailboat. Besides being musical and mysterious, it suggests things that migrate north and south with the seasons.

Two days ago we left Urbanna with the intent of visiting Tappahannock . That's as far north we could go on the Rappahannock River. From Tappahannock we planned to take a day cruise north to see the famous eagle nesting ground. However, as we started I read about the region in our gunkholer's cruising guide. It made the trip sound unappealing, so we changed our minds. Yes yes. I know that I should read the cruising guide before deciding to go somewhere.

For the rest of you who would like to see the eagles, it appears that the named day cruise is the only way to see them.

We spent two days exploring the Corrotoman River and the area around Irvington, VA. The Chesapeake is really a jewel. We could spend a lifetime here exploring new places without repeating. Libby found an interesting river on the Eastern Shore that we may visit next.

Right now, we're waiting for our friends Bud and Nan from West Charlton. They're going to drive down here tomorrow to go for a day sail. They are visiting their son who lives up near Quantico.

p.s. When we left Urbanna two days ago, our friend Gary was sitting at the marina waving. When we returned today, our friend Gary was sitting at the marina waving. They really ought to give him the job of marina dockmaster.