Made it to Norfolk, VA, a little over 50 miles. Passed the rivers Rappahannock, York, and James on the way. “Compass Rose” officially left the Chesapeake Bay today as we entered Norfolk/Hampton Roads. Norfolk is the largest naval installation in the world and we counted 4 aircraft carriers, 4 helicopter carriers, 4 submarines and numerous other support ships in port. There was tight security around the fleet with patrol boats and floating barricades everywhere.
Photo: Two of the carriers inport Norfolk.
We stayed in the Tidewater Marina in Portsmouth directly across from downtown Norfolk. Took the passenger ferry across and did the Waterside (aka Harbor Place) thing. Red buoy “36” nearby is the official “Mile Zero” of the InterCoastal Waterway. So, I guess we are really on our way.
Tomorrow, we depart for the Dismal Swamp. It’s supposed to be more beautiful than dismal…
Pam checking email in the middle of the Bay:
3 comments:
Hey this is just like watching your slide show of landing on an aircraft carrier - only with more sunsets! ;-)))
I am enjoying "watching" you head south, especially since it's been raining for 3 weeks in Maine (I'm not kidding). I need an armchair adventure - stacking firewood in the rain is not cutting it.
I have an itunes suggestion for you - perfect music to watch sunsets by - Shirley Horn's "Here's to Life" - guaranteed to make your toes curl!
Are you there yet?
Sally (the pretty one)
Hi Pam and John,
This is so neat! You know I'm living vicariosly through you guys. I especilly like the history lesson that you are giving and seeing that many ships must have been awsome.
Stay safe.
Carolyn
Hey you guys have beautiful boat and we wish you all the best. Dan and Jennie Burrell
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