We reached the end of the ICW

Almost! About 5 miles to go and then we will head up the Chesapeake Bay and down the Delaware. We are stopped in Portsmouth, VA and hoping to meet some mechanics tomorrow morning to look at the air in our fuel system on the starboard side and to check out a low voltage issue. I think we have a dead battery on that bank. We don't want to take any chances once we start traveling on the outside, and apparently even the Chesapeake can get pretty wild.

Another Nordhavn for you, Z. Keep those puppy pictures coming and I will return the favor! It's no Dashew, but I do love these boats as well, particularly the styling with the Norwegian bridge.

I walked around the Old Towne district and past the naval museum this afternoon. We came by this ship hours earlier. They are truly massive up close.

There is a lot of traffic on the ICW in Virginia. We made good time drafting a sports fisher. I noticed once again that there were too many rods and no babes on board! We passed through some locks today. I had never seen this process before. The change in water level was barely even noticeable. They crammed in dozens of boats. Note to all- have your bumpers out and long lines prepared before you enter. The lock master is intolerant. Do NOT toss him your line. He grabs it with a hook and slips it over the pole for you while you hang onto the end of the rope. 

Those that know me, know I love puns:

There are waaaay to many things to snag your clothes on in, on, and around this ship! I was heading out to make a fantastic video for you, but stopped short to curse at a hook that costs you money but serves no purpose. The clothes I haven't snagged and ripped were ruined when the marina dryer deceivingly ran the delicate cycle on full hot. I have a nice Banana Republic polo tummy shirt up for grabs if anyone is interested in that style. I bet you could hitch a ride on a sports fisher wearing it!