The Dismal Swamp
Today we entered the Dismal Swamp Canal which sounds like it could be the Intracoastal Waterway version of the Bermuda Triangle, but it’s really a very peaceful and serene waterway - one of the nicest of the trip so far. After a pretty rough start across the Albemarle Sound, the passage after that was really pleasant other than dodging the thousand crab pots that littered the waters up to Elizabeth City. We did our first lock since Florida which was an experience for Pat who was a lock virgin (Mark’s description).
Picture of Schuyler taken by the passing boat Shamrock
Picture of Schuyler taken by the passing boat Shamrock
Picture of Schuyler taken by the passing boat Shamrock
A beautiful morning sky over our Alligator River anchorage
A boat anchored near us with rainbow
Elizabeth City bridge opening for us
I guess people have had trouble finding their way
The Dismal Swamp
Mark ready to get through the lock and on to adult beverage time. (Halloween shoes!)
South Mills lock door closing
Underworked and over-paid line handler
Line handling - millennial style (phone in hand)