Norfolk/Portsmouth Va 9/21 Dolphins

Leaving Deltaville and heading south, the wind is from the north, but blowing less than we are moving. Another motor day.  Shortly we pass the mouth of the Potomac River. We would love to turn in and go up to Washington DC, but 30 miles and the time of year, we pass. Maybe in the spring. Interesting that the Navy has ships in the area.

Potomac River

As we approach the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay, we see more and more Navy presence. The highlight was the pod of dolphins we crossed paths with. How cool!!!!  As we head for the Elizabeth River we see more Navy. From helicopters to small boats, the  highlight was the aircraft carriers parked side by side. Huge!!!!

Norfolk

Aircraft Carrier

We had talked with a marina where we could leave Journey for a month. Unfortunately, when we arrived we realized that it was not going to work. Many of the marinas have two pilings and a short, maybe 12 ft finger pier. No way to get Lu and Chester off the boat bow in and to go stern in, which is how you need to be, the dingy would be over the dock... IF I could back it in. Gave up that idea and called a high priced marina. Now we have nice floating docks with full finger piers. Everthing at a cost.


We again pick up a rental car and head for Holland for a month.  To be continued........