Elizabeth City

The Great Dismal Swamp Canal was at its best today. Perfect temperature, no insects, the turning of the leaves and a solitary peaceful calm we rarely find on any stretch of water. We motored down the canal at about 1000 RPM just to make it last longer. We kept thanking God for the blessing of enjoying His creation and reminding each other to drink it in. Sometimes we saw a turtle or two on a log. It was a special treat to see several crowded on one log.

From Heading South - October 2011

Another great thing about coming south on the Dismal Swamp Canal is that it brings us right to Elizabeth City. When Myron asked me today in all our places of travel this summer were might I choose a place to live, I responded either Deltaville or Elizabeth City. We thoroughly enjoyed many of the places we anchored, but these were anchorages and not towns. Besides, we could never afford a place on the Wye East or Choptank rivers, so there you go.

Elizabeth City is packed with cruisers compared to last summer. Our winds will not be favorable for travel across the Albemarle until Friday. I hope Parks and Recreation is merciful and lets us stay beyond the normal 48 hours. We shall see!

Love to all,
Dena

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