Left Norfolk this morning at 8:30 and it was right in the middle of rush hour traffic!!! There were Freighters and War Ships and Tugs and all other sorts of vessels all scurrying around the Harbour. We got into line and followed the flow of traffic down to the first Lift bridge. It was quite hectic and we
all had to keep our wits about us. Chas did a great job of manoeuvering Argo and keeping her in line. By the time we got to the Dismal Swamp, the commercial traffic had been left behind, but we were in a floatilla of 7 sailboats and a few power boats. We were dragging on the bottom quite a bit and had to keep a sharp eye out for dead heads, logs and other floating debris. 
All and all it was very exciting. We are now docked at the side of the Intracoastal in North Carolina, right outside a nice little old lady's house(she came out to talk to us and filled our water container). I am amazed that there is wireless available as there is really nothing else around here except a gas station. It is called South Mills. We will go through the next lock at 8:30 tomorrow morning and head for Elizabeth City. Will add photos tomorrow.
all had to keep our wits about us. Chas did a great job of manoeuvering Argo and keeping her in line. By the time we got to the Dismal Swamp, the commercial traffic had been left behind, but we were in a floatilla of 7 sailboats and a few power boats. We were dragging on the bottom quite a bit and had to keep a sharp eye out for dead heads, logs and other floating debris. 
All and all it was very exciting. We are now docked at the side of the Intracoastal in North Carolina, right outside a nice little old lady's house(she came out to talk to us and filled our water container). I am amazed that there is wireless available as there is really nothing else around here except a gas station. It is called South Mills. We will go through the next lock at 8:30 tomorrow morning and head for Elizabeth City. Will add photos tomorrow.
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