Sunday, October 11, 2009
at mile one!
October 11 Sunday, 7:00pm. We left Solomon Island at 9 am and arrived 6 hours later at Ocean Marina in Portsmouth, VA, What a beautiful ride down the Chesapeake Bay. We had not expected to make such time today, but the weather was so good, that we didn't feel the need to stop. We're now relaxing, after cleaning, having dinner and cocktails. The people here are so friendly, a mix of permanent residents and fellow travelers. We'll stay here two nights so we can enjoy the area, although we are ready to start down "the ditch". We traveled 120 miles and took on 186 gallons of fuel. The ride through Portsmouth was smooth, considering the number of navy vessels. Our Navy is quite impressive. The port is also immense, watching the cranes made David miss work, (not). This trip keeps getting better and better.
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Sounds like you have been doing this for many years. Glad to see everything is shipshape and you have fair winds and good seas. Enjoy checking in on your post. Take it slow and easy and enjoy every day.
ReplyDeleteKevin
Chesapeake Bay makes me think of blue crabs or soft shell crabs, I'm not sure which. I hope you were able to try some if they are in season. This must be harvest season down there. I hope the food is good. Good eats.
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