The following day, the four boats left the Visitors Center and continued north to make the 11:30a locking at Deep Creek. Robert, the Lockmaster there, is someone who really loves his job. Pam gave him a small conch shell she found in the Bahamas to add to his collection.
Coming out the the Dismal Swamp canal and entering the Norfolk area is like a slap in the face. After two days of tranquil waters and scenery, one is greeted with enormous ships, cranes, drydocks, tugboats and noise! Guess we're not in Kansas, Toto!
"Compass Rose, "Morning Star" & "Symmetry" all pulled into the free docking basin in Portsmouth, VA. Pam and John walked around town visiting antiques shops and generall exploring the renovated 'olde towne' area.
Coming out the the Dismal Swamp canal and entering the Norfolk area is like a slap in the face. After two days of tranquil waters and scenery, one is greeted with enormous ships, cranes, drydocks, tugboats and noise! Guess we're not in Kansas, Toto!
"Compass Rose, "Morning Star" & "Symmetry" all pulled into the free docking basin in Portsmouth, VA. Pam and John walked around town visiting antiques shops and generall exploring the renovated 'olde towne' area.
Photo: Compass Rose in Portsmouth, VA (USS Iwo Jima in the background)
The NOAA weather forecast is calling for increasing winds Sunday and Monday with corresponding seas; so, the plan is to leave here early tomorrow and get as far north as we can.
The NOAA weather forecast is calling for increasing winds Sunday and Monday with corresponding seas; so, the plan is to leave here early tomorrow and get as far north as we can.
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