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Friday, July 29, 2011

76°12,704’ W

36°18,011’ N

The Pelican Marina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina



Leaving Alligator Marina



Blimp hanger



Today’s run was a little ugly! The Albemarle Sound reared its ugly side and showed us who was boss! It started out with reasonably flat water then after we were more than half way across the sound turned on us! With the wind out of the west and 3 foot white caps on our port beam it made for an uncomfortable ride for a few hours. Everything on and in the boat was securely lashed down before starting out, but a few things broke loose and got stirred up some what.

We are now in port planning to start across the Dismal Swamp tomorrow for a two day cruise.



Arriving in Elizabeth City



Pelican Marina

Our good friends from the boat Lucky One drove to Elizabeth City to ride on Quest for the Dismal Swamp Crossing. Huen is on the mend so riding on Carl’s boat is as good as its going to get for another month. It’s good to see Cricket and Huen again ----there great friends and boating companions.



Sunday afternoon we should arrive in Norfolk, Virginia. Our daughter Jill and family are vacationing in Kitty Hawk on the Outer Banks. The plan is to rent a car and visit them mid week.