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"Jazzing It Up!"

This past weekend, I spent time hanging with some sister friends in Lexington Park, MD (St. Mary's County). On Friday, after having dinner, we ventured to Point Lookout State Park (a recreational site on a Civil-War prison) in Scotland, Maryland. By the time we got there, dusk was beginning to form but that didn't stop the fishermen from trying to make the last catch of the day or some folks from lazying around in hammocks reading. As for me, I couldn't resist dipping my feet into the Potomac River and then admiring the sunset. Here are some photos:






On Saturday, we went to the Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival. This event took place at the St. Clements Island and Piney Point Museum also located in Scotland, Maryland. Because the weather was not great, the boat cruises around the St. Clement's Island State Park from 12 pm  - 3 pm was cancelled. But all was not lost as we enjoyed the sounds of Art Sherrod, Alex Bugnon and Jumaane Smith. These guys were great!

In between the musical sets, we took a walk to the pier and went to the museum. After that we enjoyed seafood from the vendors and some delicious ice cream as a treat in all the heat. When it was all over, we waited in line for the shuttle (yes, a yellow school bus) to take us back to our cars. It was fun riding on the bus once the driver filled each and every seat!

It was a fabulous weekend! Here are some photos:













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