To catch up -
I missed this picture of the Deep Creek Lock, as we transited for our final run to Deltaville. The dockmaster has the gentlest of dogs, U-Turn. U-Turn does love cats, so says Robert, "cooked anyway"... There was no aggression, but he and Smoke were definitely interested in each other as the boat slowly lowered in the canal lock.
A mere 6 miles from the lock and we were again the Norfolk. If these are warships, this must be Norfolk! In both of the next pictures, note the floating barrier -- presumably to avoid an SS Cole scenario. We were also paced, at our sedate 7 kts, by an inflatable guard boat, inside the barrier.
The extent of the "stealth" design to minimize usable radar reflections is interesting.
From Norfolk, out into the Chesapeake! Sure enough, here is the familiar deadrise crab boat, complete with a seagull in hot pursuit!
Two days to get off of the boat, a 5.5 hr drive, and here we are, back in our green and purple mountain surroundings. We love it here.
We plan to stay in Roanoke at least 2 months, seeing family and friends. I won't be keeping the blog up on as regular a basis, but will try to do something at least once a week.
It's been a wonderful winter, full of boating friends and beautiful places. We are truly lucky to be able to do this and have enjoyed every (almost!) minute!
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