Solomons is located at the southern tip of Calvert County, in Southern Maryland, where the Patuxent River meets the Chesapeake Bay. The island itself was originally known as Bourne's Island as early as 1680. Early land records show that the island was owned by a number of individuals until 1865 when a tract of eighty acres called "Sandy Island" was sold to Isaac Solomon. The island was chosen by the Allied command as the site for training amphibious invasion forces with over 60,000 troops trained at Solomons during WW II. Ironically, many of the servicemen who trained at the Solomons Island Maryland base were sent to fight at the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
The seas were calm and overall the day was very pleasant. We could not help but laugh when we passed the Point No Point Lighthouse. And once again, we traveled through a firing range but this time it was not "hot". As we came into the Solomons Island area the sky began to cloud over and it looked like rain would fall at any minute. We were able to find a great anchorage at the north end of the waterway and settled in for the evening.
Early Tuesday morning overcast and cloudy skies did not stop us from lowering the dinghy in search of what there was to see and do in Solomons Island. 
The local Holiday Inn has the most accommodating dinghy dock. For a daily fee of $2 we could dock the dinghy at their pier, dispose of our trash and be conveniently located to walk this wonderful tourist town.
We have not seen a Roy Roger’s Restaurant in at least fifteen years in the Midwest, so of course this is where we had to have breakfast – there is a reason why these establishments are few and far between…We spent the rest of the day visiting the cute and quaint shops and galleries that line the main street.
We also found a baby 26 foot Nordic sibling.
And more jellyfish.
When we are at anchor with a cluster of boats around us, especially sailboats without generators, we try not to run the generator too much as a courtesy to the other boaters. Our generator is not as loud as most but still the sound and the fumes can be irritating to our fellow boaters. What this means is that it is lights out early in the evening and lots of time spent reading and knitting during the daylight hours that we are on board.
We did treat ourselves to dinner at Boomerangs. Easily within walking distance from the dinghy dock, this local low key establishment had been recommended to us by several different groups of people and guess what – they were correct. The ribs were wonderful and the BBQ sauce different but excellent. Fuel prices seem to be coming down somewhat.
Hours on the water: 5.25
Nautical miles traveled: 38.2
Number of bridges to be opened: 0
Time spent waiting at bridge: 0
Next Destination: Maryland Yacht Club
What we're listening to: Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks
What we watched: The sunset
Lesson for the day: Life is good without electricity when it is not too hot
Obligatory knitting report: Mittens and hats for Wunder Kids
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