Recently, Motor Man’s hydroplane (race boat ) engine business took us to the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
On the way home, we decided to take the back roads in search of some different sights. We found the little waterside village of Willis Wharf. Signage informed us that in the 18th and 19th centuries, this was a major deep-water port for watermen, harvesting oysters, clams and scallops. Now, shellfish farming is a big business in the area. The ruins of this old dock caught our eye. At one point, it was most likely a very busy place.
Nearby, there was an observation area that we visited. The Willis Wharf community is in the distance.
We spotted The Exmore Diner, a quaint rail car-type diner. (Later we learned that it was brought to the area from New Jersey in 1954.) The parking lot was overflowing, so we decided it may be a good place for dinner. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the food, and, although we’re fairly certain we were the only non-locals, we felt welcomed.
Venturing off the beaten path is rarely a disappointment.
~These Days Of Mine~
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