For those following our blog, you already know that we love houses. We’ve even been known to drive leisurely through towns, down side streets and back roads just to get a glimpse of how and where people live . . . as we showed you in our posts on Georgetown, SC and Annapolis, MD.
So, one morning in St. Michaels, MD, we left our Kemp House Cottage (one of the Old Brick Inn properties) to get a bit of exercise and take a peek at the houses on our street. As we strolled along the sidewalk, we could picture people living there, enjoying wide front porches and comfy chairs, waving at other residents in the mornings or evenings, or working in their yards to change out seasonal flowers. A seemingly great life in one of our favorite towns on the Eastern Shore.
Admittedly, homes were similar: white clapboard or red brick construction with maybe only a colorful door to distinguish one from another on the street.
But not so at the bend in the road: Coastal Elites made our day! A little bit of Bohemia right there in St. Michaels — vivid greens, an eclectic mix of signs, pots filled to overflowing with summer plants, and a grand, leaning umbrella. What’s not to love?
And then, beyond the green splendor: a covered bridge!
An unexpected, pedestrian-only bridge appeared right beyond a lake surrounded by native plants just begging for walkers and joggers to come closer.
And we did.
We took in this bridge from a distance and then up close. And what we saw was a neighborhood with a very special “plus one”: an interesting addition to the usual jogging path and a welcome place for taking in the quiet of an early morning in St. Michaels.
Travel quaintly,
Rusha and Bert
This post has been linked to Thursday Doors by Norm 2.0 for Thursday, November 5th, 2020. You’ll enjoy all the architectural elements in the posts linked to Norm’s: https://miscellaneousmusingsofamiddleagedmind.wordpress.com/2020/11/05/thursday-doors-november-5-2020/
It’s also part of a series that encompasses our travels on a recent road trip from Knoxville to Gettysburg and the Eastern Shore called Road Trip 2020. We hope you enjoy traveling with us!
We Travel Happy
A post of beautiful houses again. All so lovely. And the bridge, wow, I could imagine taking a walk there as well. 🙂
Oh, the Places We See
It must be an ideal place to live. The whole town seems serene and beautiful, but not pretentious or over the top.
Dan Antion
I love the style of those houses, and you’re right about the doors being a point of distinction. I also really enjoyed the photos of the bridge. Thanks for including that.
Oh, the Places We See
It was a walk around the block with a bonus: that bridge! I’d love to walk that street any time — so lovely and peaceful! Thanks for taking a look!
WanderingCanadians
I love covered bridges, they always remind me of New England. This looks like such a beautiful area.
Oh, the Places We See
It was fun stumbling upon that bridge. So unexpected at the end of a cottage lane. But pretty and useful, too. Thanks so much for leaving me a message.
kzmcb
Delightful share!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. We decided we needed to walk more in places we visit. You see things better up close!
Teresa
Oh wow, this is one great walk. Thanks for taking us along, as these Eastern Shore houses fascinates me. So different from the houses here in my part of the world.
Oh, the Places We See
Aren’t they quaint and pretty. And I could see myself sitting in a porch, reading the paper, and waving to people passing by. A lovely life, or so it seems!
Teresa
Yes, definitely lovely to sit on one of the porches!
lulu
Fun to see what captures your eye as you journey.
Oh, the Places We See
And I never know from one trip to the next what will be my primary takeaway!! I love seeing how people live and sometimes imagine myself in a different setting. Just the joy of travel, I suppose. Thanks so much for following and commenting. It makes blogging fun!
Amy
Enjoyed taking a walk to see these beautiful houses, Rusha. Love the porches. Love the covered bridge, beautifully captured.
Oh, the Places We See
It was a find — and I’ll bet it’s used a lot. Several runners passed us by and then on across that bridge. Unexpected and pretty.
Toonsarah
These houses are beautiful! We don’t have front porches like that here in England – our porches are tiny functional spaces for shelter as you unlock the door or wait to be admitted. I love the sociability of being able to sit out on an evening and feel still on your own patch but able to greet neighbours. It must help to boost community spirit!
Oh, the Places We See
I’d say the neighbors enjoy the sea breezes on summer nights from these porches. I would!! But I also love English cottages and manor houses — with or without porches!!!
Toonsarah
Ah, if only I lived in a manor house or cottage! Although actually I love our little Victorian terrace (you would say ‘row house’ I think) in our London suburb. I’m a city girl really 😀
Oh, the Places We See
I’d LOVE to live in a London. So much to do and see. Then get out to the country every now and then. London is one of my favorite cuties, and I’ve only seen bits and pieces. Would love a month-long stay!
Toonsarah
Don’t get me wrong, I love London! I’ve lived here almost all my life and yet there’s still always something new to discover or do 🙂
scooj
Some beautiful buildings there, and so very different in style and construction from houses in the UK. Coastal elites wins the day for me.
Oh, the Places We See
We loved that line green explosion! With all the proper little homes, that one really made a statement! Thanks for commenting!
tappjeanne
These photos made me smile today – thank you Rusha!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks for saying that. We love seeing how others live, and these sweet homes were the icing on the cake for this trip. Your home would fit in beautifully on this street.
Pit
It looks very pretty up there. 🙂
Oh, the Places We See
It’s a lovely, quiet town. No wonder so many people retreat there.