Quiet Waters Park to Sassafras River

As we passed under the Bay Bridges today, we recalled that 20 years ago we were on the beach northwest of the bridges. We had recently moved to Alexandria, Virginia and a few things amazed these two westerners, (1) that the sand was so brown; (2) that there were so few beaches we could take our dog; and (3) all those boats, where did they come from and where were they going? Well we were one of those boats today, and we were headed for the Sassafras River. It felt like some kind of closure, something come full circle.

A Saturday journey has one benefit, fewer commercial cargo ships. The reason? They want to avoid all the pleasure craft. At least that is my theory after an unnecessarily exciting journey with weekend pleasure boats, including a 90 to 100 MPH pass by a all out race boat. We were passed so closely by another boat that Myron was wondering if they were going to hand us a beverage. We came to appreciate the mid-Bay's quieter waters.

The Sassafras has its own beauty that makes the trip worthwhile. The evergreen lined shore is contrasted with orange clay cliffs. Earlier our anchorage spot was lumpy due to water skiers and race boats. I started up dinner hoping the smell of onions frying would make them all want to go home or go to a restaurant and eat. I cannot take responsibility for the tranquility we are currently experiencing, I think that has more to do with the sunset. We will do more exploring of this river this week and let you know what other jewels we find.

Love to all,
Dena

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