Eastern Shores, Virginia

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Eastern Shores, Virginia

The great Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel emptied us out at a wonderful peninsula called the Eastern Shore section of Virginia. We first found a quaint Forrest Gump sort of place called Willis Wharf on the Atlantic side and saw fishermen getting ready to go out and huge - 5 or 6 foot piles of oyster shells. Next we took a turn toward the Chesapeake side and discovered a wonderful artsy town, of Onancock, Va. A passenger ferry leaves from very attractive marina and small wharf area. The landing sits next to Hopkins Bros. historic store which is now a restaurant called Mallery’s. There are lovely homes along the Charlotte River which empties into a deep harbor on the bay. We found a great place for a cup of coffee at Bizzotto’s Gallery Café, a trendy looking bar, restaurant, coffee house, and gallery in a former millinery shop. Wonderful stained glass panes, a tin ceiling, a waterfall made by one of the featured artists, white linens topping the tables, and an attractive bar with very cool martini glasses and champagne flutes make up the décor. The café, which had also been an apothecary, is run by an artist who invites local artisans and some artists that he meets on the juried show circuit to show and sell from Bizzotto’s. Blown glass, the owner’s own leatherwork and wonderful hand bags, carved wood, tiles, pottery, prints, ceramic, jewelry, etc. are available for browsing and for purchase. From Onancock we headed for Chincoteague and Assateague. The beach at Assateague is broad and long. We saw some of the wild ponies made famous by their annual swim form A to C. Lunch on fish and Chips and an oyster sandwich at Dan’s. Assateague. The visit to this part of Virginia was unplanned, but we were very taken by the area and so glad we could be spontaneous and nimbly adjust the schedule. It's another benefit of the RV lifestyle, right up there with not having to pack. Headed home for certain this time, through Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania (where we slept cozied up to semi trucks at a service area) and then to New Jersey and finally the NYS Thruway and home. How on earth will we ever top this trip? Stay tuned!

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Photos

Willis Wharf - Straight Out of Forrest Gump
The shrimpers were on their way out to sea when we happened by Willis Wharf, Va.