Merry Christmas! Do the dismal! a welcoming sign point our way into our first real stretch of the intercoastal waterway. a hand dug canal strait through a primeval southern forest. this was a really welcome change of scenery from what we have been through recently..especially since it hasnt been below 50 since we started the canal. The canal is beautiful and we highly recommend it for family canoe trips! before the canal we got to pass through norfolk, VA and their rediculously big naval shipyards, and the elizabeth river which happens to be one of the most polluted bodies of water in america. all in all it was gross.
We saw our first pelicans (they remind us of dinasaurs...)and saw our first turtle perched on a log sunning himself. We went through two locks which was a neat experience for both of us. We went up twelve feet and then down eight feet about 25 miles later. It was nice to have a break from waves and wind for a while and be floating on fresh water. 
Now we are in Elizabeth City and looking forward to our coming crossing the Albemarle Sound.Many merry Christmas wishes from us to you, and looking forward to a Happy New Year!
2 comments:
Merry Christmas to you both! So glad you are in warmer territories. Why is it called the dismal swamp, it sounds pretty and calm. Love the pictures!!!! xoxoxo
Happy New Year you two! I love reading the blog- keep it up. Josh and I are headed to Belize on the 3rd- happy to get out of the northeast winter! Stay in touch!
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