We're currently anchored in the Hampton River, smack-dab in downtown Hampton, VA. It's taken us 8 days to get here. Of those 8 days, we only sailed 6 days (mainly motor-sailed, actually, since the wind and the weather in general haven't been the most cooperative).
Our impression of Chesapeake Bay is mixed. We liked it, but have become convinced that we've experienced it on the wrong boat (too drafty for these shallow waters) and with the wrong weather (it's been coldish and rainy). We'll be back for more; of that there's little doubt. The bay is like a cradle of United States history, starting with the early settlements of the seventeenth century.
In a couple of days we'll be sailing across Hampton Roads and into the Elizabeth River. Norfolk and Portsmouth sit at the confluence of the Elizabeth and the James rivers. Also, the Intracoastal Waterway has its mile 0 marker in the Elizabeth River. That's where we're headed.
The scenery will change for us and hopefully the weather will get warmer.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.