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Journeying from Coinjock Marina in NC, continuing up the ICW and crossing into beautiful Virginia! Much barge traffic along the way! We were fortunate to follow a barge through some of the bridge crossings. We're now docked at the Atlantic Yacht Basin Marina in Chesapeake, VA - primarily to avoid some thunderstorms. We've been blessed that good Woodcraft friends, Bill & Heather (owners of the wonderful Virginia Beach Woodcraft store), have been nearby and even lent us a car!
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BIG barges!!
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Solitude on the ICW.
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Crossing the Currituck Sound...
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We tossed them some stale pretzels, but they weren't interested either.
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Smooth waters, but I think we're finally out of dolphin territory. :-(
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More beautiful homes along the way.
More marshes along the way...
More bridges along the way...
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More trees along the way; and yes, we've noticed that just a few leaves are starting to turn.
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Following a barge, but looking back on the bridge that we both just passed through. The bridge tenders have been great along the way!
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More 'stumps' along the way...
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Behind the barge with the friendly and helpful tug Captain!
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We followed a bit distance behind the barge, because the 'current' produced by the barge was strong and kept Captain Ron on the wheel as we 'danced' back and forth.
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Getting closer...
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Passing through a railroad bridge...
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More stumps to watch out for...
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