Our major project today was to get the Jofian registered in Delaware. The Greyhound charged about $33 apiece and took four to six hours, so it was cheaper, faster, and more convenient to rent a car. Went downtown on the bus and rented a small, comfortable car from Avis. Got lost finding the highway to Annapolis, but finally got on it. Just before Annapolis, we took the bridge across the bay that we had sailed under several times. It's five miles long, and the toll is $2.50.
Enjoyed the drive through the country. Had no problem finding Dover, but then we couldn't find the state buildings. I inquired at a drugstore, but the woman sent us in the wrong direction. We soon realized we were going wrong, so we turned around, and soon saw signs directing us to the capitol. Pulled into the first parking lot we came to, walked across the street, and found out it was just a short walk to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, where you get boat registrations, so we walked over there. Again, we were afraid they'd take our applications and mail the registration in six weeks or so, but once more we were pleasantly surprised. All the registration papers were issued on the spot. What a relief to get that done!
When we'd been driving the wrong way, Roy had noticed a restaurant that advertised an all-you-can-eat buffet for $4.99, so we went over there. Boy, was it good! Much better than Sizzler. They had lots of hot vegetables and chicken and meatballs and salads and soup and fruit and all kinds of desserts. We ate enough for both lunch and supper.
By the time we got back to Annapolis, it was dark, but by some miracle I drove right to West Marine as if I'd known where I was going. They exchanged the inverter on the spot, no static.
We returned to Baltimore happy with a highly successful day. Even stopped at Safeway on the way and stocked up with heavy groceries. A car comes in handy once in a while.
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