Down the ICW to Florida

We left Deltaville and headed down the ICW to find some warmth further south. We finally met with snow-birds heading south for the winter, which made the trip more interesting, if crowded. Here we were waiting for the lock to Enter the Dismal swamp canal, early in the morning.

In the lock at the Dismal swamp

In the lock with other cruisers bounbd for The Bahamas

Dismal swamp. Not dismal just long.

Once in the Dismal swamp it was a long days motor down a tree lined canal. A little different to the alternative of rounding cape Hatteras with an opposing wind.

Staff accomodation is never glam

And more to see on the canal than on the open sea.

You wouldnt want that up your stern

Tghe canal had some funding to dredge the shallower parts with this pretty mean looking tool.

Testing the washdown pump

Whilst under way we had time for some work. Barney installed a new wash down system to jet wash the mud from the anchor when we pulled up black stuff from the bottom.

DI working hard making chushion covers

Di continues with the sewing projects.

Working hard growing the porn tash

Barney also worked hard at his new porn tash. Didnt last long.

Sunset on the ICW

Always enjoyed the sunsets in the sheltered anchorages.

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barneyanddiane on October 15, 2010 from Norfolk, United States

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