Oysterfest 2009

We made our second trip to the Chincoteague Oyster Fest 2009 with The Neighbors and my brother Mike and his wife Ana this past weekend after going for the first time last year.


Heading north across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel in all of it's 23 miles of glory, we were quickly transported into a rural environment of the Eastern Shore of Virginia.


Just shy of the Maryland border, we headed east towards the island of Chincoteague.

Settling into the campground by The Neighbors fifth wheel it was what I like to refer to as "Deb Camping." This translates into having electricity, air conditioning/heat, running water and indoor plumbing. So basically, a hotel room on wheels. I did have to sleep in a tent on the ground with an air mattress later on in the night.


After a short drive to Oysterfest which was in a different campground, we unloaded the truck and walked to our spot in the festival.


Now a quick rundown of a few pictures taken at the beginning.

Troy who was more interested in pine cones than oysters. Thi s is a much better smile than what he was doing earlier this year here.



My husband Tim



Neighbor Caroline



Neighbor Chris holding his girls Morgan and Alexis.



Caroline holding their 3-month old Ethan.


Mike and Ana


Besides a variety of things oyster related, fried, on the half shell, steamed, sandwiches, chowder there were also crabs to eat.


It was a good trip despite having to "camp" in a real tent. Am I the only one who doesn't like to camp without necessities nearby?