Urbanna, VA is a good 15 miles up the Rappahannock River and very protected. We were ready to get into the protected harbor as it was a somewhat rough ride in the Chesapeake and the river with strong following seas.
The Rappahannock River is famous for great crab and oysters and the "port" of Urbanna has been prized since British times for its deep, safe conditions. With all that in mind we were pleasantly surprised with the beauty of this small town. It has gone through many phases - tobacco port, oyster and crab processing center, and now it is a summer resort with a healthy fishing/crabbing community.
What was also surprising is the very low crime rate; a trolley that will take you all over town for 25cents a ride (Cass is free); and (Cass's favorite) no leash law.
Some views of this town where there is no need to buy a bike lock.....really!
Now, some views of Cassie enjoying the no leash benefit.
And, my personal favorite....the trolley signs!
Hi Blogger Jen, I have just managed to catch up on your great history lesson. It is fantastic to see the photos. Keep them coming. I hope that Bob is finding the time between boating and walking to keep the solitaire skills to an acceptable high standard. Sounds like you have had some tasty meals along the way. Love the no leash town.
ReplyDeleteFrom here...I put a pair or arm bands on Alexander in the pool this morning and there was no stopping him, an hour and forty minutes later I eventually persuaded him that he was not a duck or dolphin. Although he did insist on washing his toy dolphin in the bath tonight with shampoo after he got his hair washed. I am not convinced that he realises dolphins are from a different gene pool. Alan pulled a leg muscle at work, went back to work too soon and has now made it worse. He is getting an x-ray tomorrow just to see what he has done. My Mum is using up a bucket full of Granny Smith apples that I was given so it has been homemade apple pies galore. Yummy yummy. I have joined a gym.. thanks to all those apple pies. Oh and we got solar electricity put in last week. Mr Berg the dog is being very well behaved and is putting up with Alexander’s increased speed in chasing him around the garden.
Take care xx
Hi. What a quaint little town. Love Ms Cassie running down the road. No leash law. Love it. Sounds like you and a rough day on the water. Glad you are now in a safe harbor. We sure do miss you guys. Looking forward to your arrival. We leave on the 11th to go off with Gruens for four days on their boat. Want to continue up to Nantucet? We send love. Diane
ReplyDeleteJen, I'm now officially craving crab..crab anything at this point. Cass could have her own blog for: nice towns, leash laws, new fire hydrants and pals met along the way. Are you cruising right around DC or what is the next stop?
ReplyDeleteHappy Cruising
Chris