11/15/15

We have arrived. My wonderful grandchildren all know that Nana does not get up until after 7am. Well as you will see from this beautiful picture IE left Deltaville into the sunrise - which was 6.44am to be exact. Now what Nana figured out was that the seas are calmer then which makes for an easier ride. Celebrations tonite as we snuggle down at mile 8.8 on the ICW at Top Rack Marina. IE came through Norfolk VA at precisely 10.30am. Passing Swells Point where the piers of Naval Station Norfolk are known as "long grey line", I thought of my nephew Branden. Coming into the mouth of the Elizabeth River toward Mile Marker Zero of the ICW. Where is the champagne!!! Later the skipper said. After 6 hours we decided to pack it in for today. Our goal will be to get to Coinjock tomorrow  which means we will be in NC. We may even get a little further but will need adjusting to the bridges, locks and of course a slower speed. IE has visited RI,CT,NY,NJ,DE,MD,and VA. Nana has booked her flight for Saturday 21st and can't wait to catchup with her little ones. The first picture speaks for itself. The second picture is the Nauticus with the World War 11 battleship Wisconsin. Maybe on our way back we will visit.