Willis Wharf - Straight Out of Forrest Gump

The shrimpers were on their way out to sea when we happened by Willis Wharf, Va.

April 14th 2006
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 ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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Joanne & Wes DeVoe

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We are a couple, now in our early 70's, traveling in a 34" Holiday Vacationer Motor Home. Wes is a GE pensioner who just ended a 50 + year career, most recently consulting with the company. Joanne is a Public Relations specialist who runs her own "boutique" agency. Fall of 2015 began our 13th year keeping this travel blog. In the winter, we travel to and through Florida. We plan our route to include places of interest going to and fro and have included Williamsburg, Baltimore, Washington DC, St. Augustine, Savannah, Charlestown, Myrtle Beach, Florida's Pan Handle, New Orleans, Atlanta, Memph... full info

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