With the gorgeous sunrise we also got this shot of 2 sailboats. The fog on the water seemed to part so I could get the boats and the fog effect. I am not an artist and I am not a photographer, but if I was, this would be the painting I would want to paint. Who knows, maybe someday, when I get over my addiction to diesel fumes.
Our original plan today was short. We would go about 20 miles and anchor at the entrance to the Albermarle Sound. This sound, and the Pamlico that we traversed 2 days back, are known for getting a little “bumpy”. We got to our planned destination by 11:00ish, and listened to the weather report. The forecast for the area was “winds up to 5 knots and the seas were an anticipated 1 foot”. Being the seasoned captain that I am (almost 3 weeks of experience), I determined that there was no better time than the present to make the crossing. It was a good call. We made the 15 mile crossing with hardly a ripple on the water. The only challenge in the crossing was negotiating the crab trap floats. The very straight line on the charts was more like a pass route that Tom Brady has his receivers run for the Patriots. I am reasonably sure I missed them all and none are hanging from my prop shaft.
Our first bald eagle of the trip. 
We give these guys ALL the room they want 
After passing The Tow (as they prefer to be called) 
An old plant is the backdrop for a residential development along the Pasquotank River 
Aerial view of same–entering Elizabeth City, NC. The dot is the Honey Queen.
With the crossing, we pushed ourselves on to Elizabeth City, NC. (Mile Marker 51), which is where I am currently writing at the moment. We have plans tomorrow to reconnect with our old friends, Scott & Michelle Adlon. They were friends in Savannah from our Southside Baptist days. They are here and own a couple restaurants. Michelle and Amanda have talked for most of the day, so the next couple days have been programmed strategically by the cruise directors. It will be fun to catch up with friends from long past.
Nadine is enjoying these. Wes, you’re quite the writer. Your personality shines through the words.
Glad to share with our good friends. Thanks for responding.