Scenic Views

What a beautiful day it was to tour the gardens at Winterthur near Wilmington, Delaware; warm and sunny!

This Friday is a special one for me because I turn 60 years old today; yes, I am the rare lady who does not mind telling you my age! Why try to hide it? ;-) To all my ipernity friends, especially to those who share my birthday, HFF!

The Promenade at Havre de Grace, Maryland. Have a Happy Fence Friday and a great weekend, my ipernity friends! :-))

A view of the Chesapeake Bay at dusk. I spotted a man relaxing with his fishing pole. What a beautiful evening it was; the kind you wish would last forever. *Best viewed large on black

Today I visited Havre de Grace, Maryland, a beautiful town located on the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. One of the landmarks I saw was Concord Point Lighthouse. The lighthouse was built in 1827 where the Susquehanna River meets the tidal flow of the Chesapeake Bay. It is one of the oldest lighthouses in continuous operation on the East Coast. Fully restored, the Lighthouse and Keeper’s House are open to the public on weekends from April to October. I had a chance to take a peek inside. Its solid granite stairs are narrow, and where they end there is an even narrower iron ladder that you must use to get up into the room where the light itself resides. The photos I posted below give you an idea of how small and narrow the stairwell is inside. It is not a climb for the faint of heart! Here's a link to the official website: concordpointlighthouse.org

Another shot from my Brooklyn Bridge series. One of my favorite day trips ever! HFF, everyone :-)

I was coming home from a business retreat today, and caught sight of this rain storm a few miles ahead of me. I had to stop and grab a shot of this spectacular sight! Sometimes camera phones are a blessing ;-)

Found at a cove in Havre de Grace, Maryland near the head of the Chesapeake Bay.

I was touring Havre De Grace, Maryland on Christmas Eve. Unseasonably warm, wet weather created this captivating scene. The town is located at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. *Please see enlarged on black for better detail