May 6, 2017

Today started bright and sunny with little wind.  We headed towards Portsmouth, VA.  There were

going to be a couple of hurdles to cross before we got there.  One was the "Great Bridge", it opened

only on the hour, and the other was the "Great Bridge Lock".  The Great Bridge" was just another draw bridge.

The "Great Bridge Lock" was out first lock on our own.  Not sure what to do, but the lock master was very nice and helped us thru.  One down, many to go.  While waiting for the bridge to open we heard from the Coast Guard that the bridges behind us were closed because of high water in the ICW.  That means all the boats

that stayed  in Coinjock are now stuck there until the water goes down.  There is no other way to get to

Norfolk.  Yesterday was bad, but at least we can keep moving north.  We are staying in Portsmouth for

One of our neigbors

several days.  Lots to see and do.  Across the water from us is an aircraft carrier, and 2 battleships.  Behind

Great Bridge Lock

Neighbor across the water

Welcome to Portsmouth

us is another aircraft carrier.  The weather turned wet and cold but we have a nice town to roam around in, so it is all good. 

Family Outing

Great Bridge

Flooded shorline