10/3/07 WednesdayWe toured the Naval Academy yesterday(can you tell???). WOW – was that impressive! There are 4,000 cadets and over 300 acres of USNA grounds. They have a large sailing fleet as well. Sixteen 44’ boats and probably a hundred small boats, all the way down to Lasers (14 feet) and there were probably 50 or so of those.
We saw the crypt of John Paul Jones (pictures didn’t turn out). The Chapel is breathtaking, and I have included some pictures of that. But just as impressive was watching noon formation. All 4,000 cadets stand in formation, Monday through Friday, for “Noon Formation”. This happens right before they go to lunch in Bancroft Hall. The Pipes & Drum Band plays (check out the picture).
Our friends, Steve & Terri Brothers, from Chattanooga, flew in this morning. They spent the afternoon and evening with us. Terri helped me finish the netting around the boat. Now we can leave the dogs out on deck when we are away from the boat, without worrying about them falling off. I’ve always hated leaving them down inside. They will be happier outside. Steve helped Jeff move anchors, again.
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