Day 20 Norfolk/Portsmouth VA

We finally had a day for travel though a short day 4.5 hours at 12 knots. We made it to Norfolk/Portsmouth and are now mins to the ICW. Weather on the Bay was overcast but no rain, waves were comfortable a bit choppy at the mouth of the bay going into Norfolk but not bad at all. Coming into Norfolk you could see all the military helicopters (security) and lots of chatter on the VHF from warships stating their intentions and warning boaters to keep 500yards away. Very intimadating to say the least! As we came into the Harbour there were Naval Ships EVERYWHERE and of course lots of security boats. And the sun came out just as we pulled into dock now 80 and sunny. Not sure what the plan is for tomorrow as we are waiting to see where Liberty and Esperanza land as they are 1 or 2 travel days away.
Heads up! We are at Portsmouth Boating Center cheap money for a slip $50 with free internet and cable but very industrial and noisey! We'll have picures later!

Day 16 and 17 Yes, we are still in Deltaville Va

Yes, we are in a holding pattern too! After this weather front blows out of here we can all start moving again. So, yes we are still ahead of you but not gaining any more ground. At least we are in a good spot, with all the amenities. It was a beautiful day here (at dock) those very few that traveled said it was nasty out there. I guess that's the consolation. Well, we dropped all our chain and inspected it. You would of thought we had done that before we left, but no we did it today! Everything is as it should be, and in working order. Now when Esperanza says we can meet up and drop anchor we will be a little more prepared and a bit less intimidated.
Oh and by the way, the store here carries all the skipper Bob books does anyone need anything? I know Scott and Lane have become fans, if you need any of them let me know we will pick it up for you.

Day 15 Deltaville VA

Finally in Va. We are at Doziers Regatta Point very nice marina and price is good 1.25 / ft make sure you let them know your an AGLCA member for the discount. They serve coffee, OJ, and donuts in the morning in the Captains Lounge along with a newspaper. They have a courtesy car , free bikes to use and a list of restaurants with shuttle service. They are owned by Doziers waterway guides and have a store with guides for sale and all the skipper bob booklets too. Very friendly !!!
Tomorrow we will move on to Norfolk VA not sure where we will land for the night we will be researching, we may stay an extra night in Norfolk or here not sure yet. We were thinking it would be nice to do the Dismal Swamp with Liberty and Esperanza. Does everyone think they can get here by Sunday night? Or Norfolk by Monday night? Let us know. Theres a Visitors Center in the Dismal Swamp where we can raft up together for the night and its free.

Day 14 safely tucked in Solomons

Well travel plans changed for the day, we were trying to decide whether to ride out the waves 3ft not really that bad but........when boats set out this morning and then came back in a short while later we decided one more day here was fine. So, I made a nice big breakfast of banana pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and coffee. Someone told us there was a very nice gourmet market down the street so off we go to investigate that side of town. The excercise will do us good after breakfast.

Day 13 Enjoying Solomon Islands

After we did the necessary things, laundry, showers boat washing etc. We rented bikes and headed into town. Well, I gotta tell ya, its true what they say, you never forget but the body well, I will be feeling it tomorrow. But, It was great fun!
We will be leaving here tomorrow morning and heading to Deltaville Va. this now puts us in the southern Chesapeake Bay. Deltaville was once known as the boat building capitol of the world but now most of the two dozen boat builders are gone and the town makes it living from the boating and the marine industry. Landing here puts us just one short day to the ICW which begins in Norfolk Va.

Day 12 Solomon Islands MD

We are here! A wet and colddddddddddddd journey today, canvas enclosure just got put on the TOP of the we need list. There are 3 other loop boats here that we know of and hope to hook up with them for docktails. More later when I can feel my fingers again! No pictures today but when the sun comes out it looks to be very pretty here.

Day 10 Annapolis MD

We left Chesapeake City around 9:00 am and arrived in Annapolis around 2pm what a wonderful day on the Bay, super calm and beautiful scenery. We will be here for a couple of days so we can spend some time seeing the sights. I captured some really nice photos and will post them later tonight. Time to wash down the boat its covered with salt. More to come later.