When we got into town, we got lunch at Chick and Ruth's which makes a mean pastrami sandwich, and old fashioned egg creams and shakes and about 150 other menu items. From there, we strolled around town and found a big shady playground for the kids.
Finally, it was pirate time. I wasn't sure what to expect, but this place did a great job. After all the kids showed up, they took them outside to paint tattoos and beards and dress them up in pirate and mermaid gear.
And then for the rest of the adventure, they kept the kids in one group and parents in another. They told them how to be pirate-y, and got them all excited about our boat ride. On the pirate ship, all the kids sat in front and were entertained while the parents relaxed in the back and enjoyed a beautiful day on the bay. We searched for treasure, fired water cannons at Pirate Pete, and even drank some grog. It was a really fun time. And no, we had no idea it was International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Not kidding.
For dinner we went to Cantler's and had some of the best crabs I've ever had. Jake loved hammering the crabs, and even got some tips (and big crab bites) from the locals sitting next to us. Sadie tried a tiny bite, before switching to hush puppies and ketchup. We were there for almost two hours, which has to be a record with the kids. About halfway through, we switched them to strawberry cake and they were in heaven.
Great day trip!
More pics here.
