Monthly Archives: May 2015

May 20, 2015 – Through The Great Dismal Swamp – 2

Posted on May 23, 2015 by mvalwayshome

This is where I left off.  We are now officially in the Great Dismal Swamp Canal. It is 10:15am and we are now entering Virginia!!  I still don’t feel any different than in Florida.  Although, the trees are definitely different … Continue reading →

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May 20, 2015 – Through the Great Dismal Swamp to Chesapeake, VA – 1

Posted on May 22, 2015 by mvalwayshome

Today we plan on boating through the infamous Great Dismal Swamp Canal. The Dismal Swamp Canal is famous because it was built by hand in the late 1700’s.  Historically, George Washington surveyed the area and thought it would be a … Continue reading →

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May 19, 2015 – from Columbus, NC to Elizabeth City, NC

Posted on May 21, 2015 by mvalwayshome

Another beautiful day on the Loop!! We are going across the great and mysterious Albemarle Sound.  It is another one of those bodies of water that has it’s own weather forecast.  I have never heard of that before this journey. … Continue reading →

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May 18, 2015 – from Belhaven, NC to Columbus, NC

Posted on May 19, 2015 by mvalwayshome

Good morning!  A bright sunshiny day to you all!! Today we are traveling 48 miles from Dowry Creek Marina in Belhaven, NC to Alligator River Marina in Columbus, NC.  We are planning to travel up the Pungo River through the … Continue reading →

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May 17, 2015 – from Oriental, NC to Belhaven, NC

Posted on May 18, 2015 by mvalwayshome

We woke up to calm winds, calm water, and beautiful sunshine.  We are refreshed and ready to to Belhaven, NC.  Crew from the s/v Sheba Moon helped with our lines.  We appreciate any and all help. One interesting side note … Continue reading →

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