Here is the sight of leaving the Welcome Center. That's the dock and welcome center on the right. The little bridge is about 2 years old and goes across the Dismal Swamp to a new little state park, The Dismal Swamp State Park http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/disw/main.php It's still small but very nice - trails through the swampy area.
Fortunately, the sun was out and the cockpit heated up nicely with our little "Florida room". Even Smokey decided that it was ok under way and came up to join us in the sun.
We still had the lock at South Mills, NC, to transit. This is the one that takes us back down about 8 feet when we are southbound. It had frozen areas, too. Only boat in the lock --- oh, surprise.
It was a nice trip to Elizabeth City. The Chamber of Commerce was holding mail for us (cool, huh?), we ate lunch at the ever cheap, ever good Quality Seafood Restaurant & Market, bought fresh talipia for another night, and revisited the Museum of the Albemarle. Then we rechecked the weather and discovered that we'll be here a few days. Rain today and Sunday, howling winds Monday - Wednesday. The nice Rose Buddy at the dock helped us move Latitudes to a new spot, one where we can reach electricity. Electric heat! Endless lights! Christmas lights!
Unfamiliar with the Rose Buddies? Check out http://www.elizcity.com/rose/ Sure enough, someone is always here to help arriving (and departing) boats with the lines and decision on which slips the boat will fit into. No wine parties, though, unless there are at least 5 boats by 5 p.m. We really appreciate these guys.
No parties this week - we are the only boat here. If you get a chance during daylight, check out the Elizabeth City webcam on http://www.ecncweather.com/harborcam.php Latitudes is the only boat in sight, at the far end of the dock.
One little bonus, Elizabeth City has a farmers/craft market each Saturday from 11-3. No real farm products today, but lots of crafts. Fun to wander through, especially since our boat is about 15 feet from the booths.
Rain forced a shortened market, starting about 1:30. We're in the boat, warm, dry, and doing "stuff". Luke is replacing that leaking faucet in the galley. I'm going to make split pea soup as soon as he clears the area. Smokey has been helping Luke, but has decided that a cozy nap is more appropriate. Think we'll be boat bound for a while.
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