We are taking you to southern Maryland. You have your choice ...
Horse & buggy ... or ...
this hot classic beauty. Ready? Let's go ...
I love crossing this bridge. It spans so beautifully across the bay ...
The girls are all greeting us on the pier
Love this beautiful Victorian home nestled
amongst the small sea village scape.
You see the briars, brambles &
bushes surrounding quaint homes ...
tucked here & there ...
amongst the trees ...
& fields ...
where the farms are still alive ...
but quiet for winter's rest ...
the terrain is relatively flat compared to our 'mountainous' region ...
These are the birthday cupcakes we brought with us for a very special loved lady ...
Marie we met nearly 20 years ago. Our daughter has a lawn service, doing some work for Marie. We fell in love with this sweet lady, becoming fast friends forever.
Marie moved to Florida for awhile. We went to see her there, taking Joshua with us.
Her birthday was this week so the trip was perfect.
Marie hence moved back to Maryland. A few times we wished to go see her health issues for us, or her, hindered this.
We had the most wonderful visit. Love her to pieces.
She looks gorgeous.
The countryside is filled with wonderful
sights, structures & skies.
We wondered if these barns were live stock or tobacco barns. Tobacco was a major crop in southern Maryland.
Some of the farms look abandoned, the overgrowth gives way to beautiful scenes.
Love the patriotism on this wee barn.
Now you KNOW we had to stop & view these canons for Harold.
These canons are many thousands of $$$ if authentic, which Harold said they are.
This is an awesome view about 2 blocks from Marie's home.
Very picturesque marina against the evening sky.
The Christmas tree in the gazebo didn't come out well but pretty with the sunset approaching on the left.
A beautiful church nestled in the middle of town.
Sunset at another marina
Slowly dusk approaches this inlet
As peace settles over the earth
Gently filling the sky
Rich sunlight tucked sweetly behind the
cloud filled sky
As God richly paints the most elegant of skies as the sun gently shadows in each color (center screen you can see soft yellow circle reflections)
What a wonderful trip you took us on. Of course hubby and I had a fight on which transportation to take. HA! HA! We took the horse and buggy.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos Marydon!! Loving the ones with you and Marie! :):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon,
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us on a trip with you. I loved the pictures. Your friend Marie must have been happy to see you and visit. Take care. Smiles, Susie (She Junks)
WOW, SO many gorgeous pictures! I adore country pictures, barns and fields, but the sky and sunset pictures are my favorites! I know that Marie enjoyed your visit and that you both enjoyed visiting with her! Have a blessed day dear Marydon, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteNow that's the kind of trip I love to take:-) Your friend Marie lives in such a beautiful area and I have no doubt she was thrilled with your visit to help celebrate her birthday! If only some of those houses and barns could talk, imagine the stories they could tell. Wonderful pictures!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteMarie lives in a beautiful community! Loved those gently rolling hills and the barns and quaint homes...some very quaint. She looks beautiful in pink that's for sure! Since it's so brisk, I'll ride in the classic car please. Don't you dare wear flip-flops in this cold! ☺
ReplyDeleteVery pretty pictures, Marydon...so peaceful. Just a beautiful part of the country! Marie looks like a lovely lady! I just know you enjoyed those cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
Hi Marydon,
ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower and was guided to your blog by my dear friend Chatty Crone. What a beautiful blog you have. And I enjoyed browsing through the pictures in your post today. Have a great day. Greetings from Ireland.
Eva
ahhh, thank you for taking us on your trip. I'll need one more peek at the the boats and the water and the tree in the gazebo to feel more relaxed!
ReplyDeleteI am soooo glad you took us all along on your trip. Such beautiful old farms and countrysides and favorite friends. And, the music as background for our ride... just perfect.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were finally able to visit with Marie. I'm sure you all had a wonderful time...ezpecially with those yummy cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful land! Awesome photos. Thanks for taking us along, I thoroughly enjoyed it...such beauty ♥
*hugs*deb
Oh thank you for my field trip this afternoon~LOL
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed all your photos.
I think I would like the horse and buggy for sure~
Oh boy....what a relaxing trip you've taken us on. Love all the landscaping and the old homes AND the sea!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
A walk along OSO BAY
What a wonderful trip Marydon! Happy Birthday to your beautiful friend! I loved going to the Eastern Shore when we lived in Maryland.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Angela
A peaceful trip through the country side.. great pictures and memories you have shared
ReplyDeleteOh I feel like I was riding along with you and Harold enjoying all these sites. Wow honey you really took some great pic's of this area.
ReplyDeleteLove the Old Victorian near the water. I could see me living there. lol
Glad you two got to spend Marie's Birthday with her. I know you made her day.
Thinking of you and wanting to come by and say hello.
Love ya
Maggie
Gorgeous sunset, Marydon. Thanks for this lovely trip and so nice that you got to visit a friend....Christine
ReplyDeleteBeautiful trip! You two are so kind! I'm sure Marie was so thankful for the visit, happy birthday to her!
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon, the photos are just lovely.
ReplyDeleteAnd happy birthday to Marie. :)
Take care, Janet W
Those are lovely pictures. I think that they all turned out so great and I loved the story you told with each one.
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet of you to go visit such a beautiful woman! You are a treasure for sure.
hi Marydon, what beautiful photos you posted of your trip! thank you for stopping by to say hi to me and I'm glad my lilacs brought back some good memories! XO Christie
ReplyDeleteMarydon what a wonderful trip and the best way to start my day viewing the beautiful countryside of southern Maryland. Happy Birthday to you sweet friend. I am sure you all enjoyed a special time together.
ReplyDeleteBlessings always and lots of love,
CM
Happy New Year Marydon and Harold. I elected to take the horse and buggy. Cold or no cold lol... Glad you got to visit with your dear friend and I enjoyed going on the trip with you and Harold. It is always a treat. Hugs, Lj
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun tour! Beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well.
Melinda
There are no friends quite like old friends! How wonderful that you got to have a visit. Your pictures are interesting. I'm not crazy about going over bridges...but, I think they are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh Marydon!! Such beauty... Thank you so much for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteI wish you good health, joy and laughter in the new year.
Thank you so much for your visit and kind thoughts.
Blessings,
Penny
How beautiful Marydon! If the barns were tobacco, they would have lots of doors ontop that could be propped open for the tobacco to dry. We had many tobacco barns in KY where I grew up.
ReplyDeleteSherry
Hi Marydon! Thanks for taking me along on your little trip! What a sweet looking little lady and how nice you two became friends.
ReplyDeleteHope you're doing well.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Beautiful pictures Marydon! What a sweet thing to do for these ladies. I bet they so appreciated it.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are staying warm and having a great New Year! :)
~Liz
What a fun road trip!
ReplyDeleteHi sweet one.
ReplyDeleteYou took me back to my old stomping grounds. When we lived in Maryland, we used to love to go down south and look around, eat on the water and antique. It was so good to see and relive it through you and your wonderful Harold.
Marie looks amazing and it's always good to see and love old friends.
Be well this weekend, and thanks again for the memories of a great state,
Char
Oh Marydon, thanks for taking us along on your trip. I enjoyed the scenery and the visit to friend's home. She lives in such a beautiful place, no wonder she came back. I love the words with you paired with your photographs, like poetry, just lovely. Beautiful music too. I enjoyed my visit today. Hope your holidays were wonderful and wishing you and yours the best of the New Year.
ReplyDelete~Emily
The French Hutch
The pictures are beautiful, thanks for sharing. How awesome that you made the trip to see your friend. I just love trips like that.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by........ and yes, my kitties are my babies, I just love them so much:-)
Love, Light, & Harmony ~ CindyLew
Such beautiful photos and scenery as you traveled to your friends! Sweet post :)
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a trip! Each one of your photographs made my heart skip a beat! All of them are awesome! So happy you shared them with us! Thank you, Marydon!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us along on your wonderful trip, Marydon! It was so nice to see an entirely new place and to hear about your friend Marie, who must have been so happy to see you!
ReplyDeleteHello Mardon, The photos are wonderful. I don't know what I liked best?? Perhaps the Menonite?? or Armish man on the horse and cart? And those cannons wow! The houses and barns, so great! Glad you got to see Marie.She seems a humble soul. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday Marydon, Thanks once again for the photo trip. Have a wonderful week. Hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful trip we had. LOVE the pics. Just beautiful. And what sweet friends you are to Marie. What a blessing you must be to her. I haven't been around lately due to some health issues but I am trying to get back and wanted to come and visit with you. You were such a blessing to my "sweet teen!"
ReplyDeleteWOW.....just stunning Marydon! Even in the grays of winter! Thanks for sharing...Sandy
ReplyDeleteI love your photos! They are so beautiful. I always enjoy your tours. Marie seems like a truly delightful lady! Ir i good to have such friends.
ReplyDeleteOh what a wonderful trip, Marydon!! I hope that Marie had a fabulous birthday and I know you must have had SO much fun!!!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Cindy
Thank you my friend for the tour...some day I hope to visit these places myself....horse and buggy...adorable! xoxoxo Happy weekend
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day with a special lady...Balisha
ReplyDeleteYou saw a lot of beautiful scenery and quaint architecture along the way. I'd prefer the horse and buggy, or maybe just the horse for my travels!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious friend, and a wonderful visit, I can tell! Loved the pictures! That sunset is amazing! Could this perchance be Havre de Grace? I lived there as a child. The gazebos remind me of some old photos.
ReplyDeleteWOW, I do like the buggy, but I think the horse would have been very very tired after this wonderful trip. I'll take the sweet red car thank you : )
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that you made Marie so happy. I adore these stories Marydon.
Now about that septic problem OMG... I can't believe how much trouble it's been for you.
I hope relief comes soon ; (
xoxoxo
xoxo
I love southern Maryland. Thank you for sharing these beautiful pics.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Thanks for sharing your trip. I have never been in that part of the country. Well I think I changed planes there once.The scenery is really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMarydon, what a lovely post. What a nice visit with your friend Marie. I enjoyed all the photos of Southern Maryland. The skies are looking beautiful. Wonderful photos. What part do you visit?
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