This is our view from where we are tied up right on the Intercoastal at Alantic Marina. The most beautiful day today! going up to 83 tomorrow. Met a nice couple from Halifax, Nova Scotia. they sold everything..........left July 29,  no particular destination...........just livin the dream.........

 Bridge opening at Gilmerton


Sunday night, pulled into Deltaville Marina and ran aground! missed the red/green markers and oops!
then a motor boat freed us (thanks "LEMON DROP) and we were on our way and then did it again!
Joe says if you never run around, your aren't sailing!
Deltaville a nice place. we were in the office and the couple next to us were taking the bicycles out and asked for a bike lock.........man says no lock needed, this is Deltaville.........LOL. the water basin in front of marina is line of houses in a circle, so serine!     Off to Portsmouth today. Mom grew up there, nice town!
Monday, Oct 22, we continue down the Chesapeake towards Portsmouth.  We were expecting alot of "traffic" but the ride was relatively quiet. As we approached Portsmouth, we saw alot of Navy ships along the side of the waterway.

 we pulled in to Tidewater around 4pm. there was a Celebrity GLORY cruise ship docked in Norfolk. it left around 5, did a complete turn around on river, right in front of us. Music was loud we could hear the sail-away party going on dancing to Cupid Shuffle!

 above is Deltaville

Tuesday Morning, we take our time getting up and out of our slip in Portsmouth. We are at Mile Marker One on the inter coastal. We are heading towards Gilmerton Bridge. The bridge opens ever hour on the half hour.  We crawl down the water-way, and get in line for the 12:30 opening. There are about 7 or 8 of us. Monkey girl was constantly on the radio announcing that he will be going first and various other things..........was a bit annoying, guess there is one in every bunch.......LOL get it........monkey/bunch!!! a little attempt an humor.......so the bridge opens and we all one at a time pass thru, thanking the bridge keeper as we pass by.
There are several other bridges along the way and finally we get to the Great bridge Lock.  We hand the attendant our lines and he ties us to the dock. The lock then closes and fills with water.  It then reopens and we untie and move forward. So cool!