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Orbiting Earth
Come early to BACFest or if you can't attend the entire convention, join us on an excursion
Wednesday, Sept 18 to the unique village of Tangier
Island. The island is only 57nm from our base at
Norfolk International but you will feel like you’ve
made an international flight!
Those leaving from BACFest are to meet in the hotel lobby
at 9:00am and we will shuttle over to the airport. We will
aim for a 10:15 departure with arrival by 11:00. Those
flying in from elsewhere, plan to meet us on the island
at 11:00.
Tangier Island is a small island located in the middle
of the Chesapeake Bay. It is known as the soft-shell
crab capital of the world. Most of the island’s
economy is derived from either fishing or tourism.
Only 727 people call Tangier Island home and the
area is so isolated that they are known for having
their own dialect. The people of Tangier, who speak
with a lingering trace of Elizabethan accent, are
warm, friendly and proud of their island. The only
methods of transportation off the island are boats
and airplane.
There is still a calm, peaceful atmosphere on the
island, with only one pay phone, four or five gift
shops, a few restaurants, and a hardware store as
the only retail establishments. There are no arcades,
no drug stores or department stores, no traffic
lights, and violent crime is virtually nonexistent.
There are three bed and breakfasts for overnight
guests, and a wild beach without a boardwalk or
concessions. Visitors will need to bring cash since
there are no ATMs on the island. Most of the gift
shops, eating establishments, and overnight
accommodations have begun to accept credit and
debit cards.
There is a $10.00 landing fee. (Cash Only!)
We will then take a golf cart guided tour ($5.00/
person [Cash Only]). The island has very few cars
as the people travel by foot, bicycle or golf cart.
Afterwards, we will dine at the famous Chesapeake
House where lunch is served Family Style. Lunch
includes: Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes (They're
home-made from the Chesapeake Blue Crab.)
Also: Chesapeake Style Clam Fritters, Virginia Ham,
Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Pickled Beets, Apple Sauce,
Green Beans, and Hot Corn Pudding . Let's not
forget Home-made Rolls, fresh daily baked Butter
Pound Cakes, and Beverages. Lunch is $22.00 per
person. Credit Cards Accepted.
If you are planning to attend, please let me know so
that I can give them a head count!
Wednesday, Sept 18 to the unique village of Tangier
Island. The island is only 57nm from our base at
Norfolk International but you will feel like you’ve
made an international flight!
Those leaving from BACFest are to meet in the hotel lobby
at 9:00am and we will shuttle over to the airport. We will
aim for a 10:15 departure with arrival by 11:00. Those
flying in from elsewhere, plan to meet us on the island
at 11:00.
Tangier Island is a small island located in the middle
of the Chesapeake Bay. It is known as the soft-shell
crab capital of the world. Most of the island’s
economy is derived from either fishing or tourism.
Only 727 people call Tangier Island home and the
area is so isolated that they are known for having
their own dialect. The people of Tangier, who speak
with a lingering trace of Elizabethan accent, are
warm, friendly and proud of their island. The only
methods of transportation off the island are boats
and airplane.
There is still a calm, peaceful atmosphere on the
island, with only one pay phone, four or five gift
shops, a few restaurants, and a hardware store as
the only retail establishments. There are no arcades,
no drug stores or department stores, no traffic
lights, and violent crime is virtually nonexistent.
There are three bed and breakfasts for overnight
guests, and a wild beach without a boardwalk or
concessions. Visitors will need to bring cash since
there are no ATMs on the island. Most of the gift
shops, eating establishments, and overnight
accommodations have begun to accept credit and
debit cards.
There is a $10.00 landing fee. (Cash Only!)
We will then take a golf cart guided tour ($5.00/
person [Cash Only]). The island has very few cars
as the people travel by foot, bicycle or golf cart.
Afterwards, we will dine at the famous Chesapeake
House where lunch is served Family Style. Lunch
includes: Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes (They're
home-made from the Chesapeake Blue Crab.)
Also: Chesapeake Style Clam Fritters, Virginia Ham,
Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Pickled Beets, Apple Sauce,
Green Beans, and Hot Corn Pudding . Let's not
forget Home-made Rolls, fresh daily baked Butter
Pound Cakes, and Beverages. Lunch is $22.00 per
person. Credit Cards Accepted.
If you are planning to attend, please let me know so
that I can give them a head count!
