What a day!! Left Norfolk at 0900 and headed south towards North Carolina. An absolutely beautiful day. After traversing a couple of drawbridges, we entered the Dismal Swamp (who knew it was in Virginia?!). The canal or ‘cut’ was begun in 1793 and first opened in 1805. It connects southern Virginia (Norfolk) and Elizabeth City, NC 51 miles away. At times, we were the only boat visible in the narrow waterway through the tree lined swamp. The water is the color of root beer.Whoever named it “Dismal” was obviously having a bad day! This was a breathtaking cruise back in time. It was a cross between the Everglades and Deliverance. We stopped about nine miles short of Elizabeth City and anchored near Goat Island. I’m not sure either one of us has a pulse this evening!
Still keeping a wary eye on Wilma even though she is supposed to run off the coast. We will proba
bly hunker do
wn in Elizabeth City until the wind and rain subside. 
Photos: Heading into the first lock. One raises boats 8 ft and the other lowers you the same.
Are we there yet?
Sunset at anchor
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