Annapolis, Maryland

Migratory bird hitching a ride down the Chesapeake.


The William P Lane Jr. Memorial bridges crossing the Kent Narrows near Annapolis.


Oyster Fishing on the Chesapeake.


The US Naval Academy, Annapolis.


All 4200 midshipmen are housed within the majestic Bancroft Hall for the 4 years they are at the USNA.


Inside is also the Memorial Hall where fallen Alumni are remembered.


Midshipmen live predominantly two to a room.


The 300 acres of beautifully manicured grounds are dotted with commemorative features and artifacts steeped in Naval history.


The total faculty numbers 600, evenly split between 300 civilian and 300 military instructors. It costs the US taxpayer $305,000 for each graduate of the Academy.


The non denominational Chapel under which the remains of John Paul Jones, Americas earliest naval hero, is buried.


Officer family quarters.


Inside the main Dining Hall.



Officer family quarters.The frames are wood , treated to look metallic, and the wings are made of muslin.


Sporting Facilities out of this world as you might imagine and peak fitness an all-important goal.


Go Navy!!


Sailing, a large part of the sporting curriculum.