Well, Thursday and Friday of our time in Maryland-Washington-Delaware was a washout, but we were determined not to let that stop us. We had grandiose plans to hit the beach again, and maybe check out a few other beach towns. Well the beach part of it was out due to rain, but we still got to travel around a bit and check out other parts of the area. After a late start (we were with the Millers!) we ventured up to Rehoboth Beach, and specifically, the Dogfish Head Brewpub for a pint and an appetizer.
When we got there, it appeared that the entire area had the same idea. Approx. 1 hour wait for a table. After taking shifts, sometimes guys at bar with kids outside, sometimes girls at bar, sometimes couples at the bar, we finally were seated upstairs where we enjoyed a wonderful charcuterie board with local cheeses made with Dogfish Head beer. Marlina has me looking for some Stilton style blue cheese that I think I can get at HEB.
Next up, we headed next door for some dinner at a restaurant that Ian and Ashly wanted to try. I knew as soon as I looked at the menu that Marlina would not be happy. The restaurant was seafood only. In fact, the only non-seafood dish on the menu was a chicken dish on the kids menu. She was a trooper and ordered that while the three other adults ordered a dozen raw oysters. This is the first time I was ever asked what kind of oysters I wanted and was given an oyster menu. Living on the gulf coast, you only get gulf oysters. Up here in Yankee land, apparently there is a big difference in where the oysters are grown and how they are harvested. In fact, one of the oysters that we ordered was called Smoke on the Water because the salt they use in the growing process is smoked sea salt thereby producing what they called "the worlds first smoked raw oyster." It was ok, but then again, I am not much of a raw oyster person. After the oysters, I had a wonderful scallop dish with pea puree that was wonderful.
The next morning, we got up and watched it rain some more. At that point, it was decided that we should head to Ocean City, Maryland for some brunch before it was time to head to the airport. Ocean City was huge compared to the small beach towns we were in before. We walked along the boardwalk in the rain, hitting shops when the rain got too hard or we needed to warm up.
Then we fell into the Ocean City Taproom for some wonderful breakfast and a sunshine cocktail. The kids ordered short stacks of pancakes that ended up being larger than the plates complete with whipped cream and all the syrup they wanted. Marlina even found something she would eat there. I ordered a breakfast cheesesteak sandwich which ended up being pretty good except that they had too many eggs in it. Then we walked outside to watch a couple of F-18's doing some practice runs before the big airshow the next day. Man, those things are loud. Finally it was time to head to the airport. I am not exaggerating when I say five minutes after getting in the car headed westward, the skies cleared and sun was everywhere. At least the ride back was warm.
We had a blast with the Millers and definitely enjoyed our stay on the Mid-Atlantic coast. Can't wait to do it again. Thanks again Ian, Ashly, Blayne, Caden, and Ela. We love visiting ya'll, but come back home to Texas soon.
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