Welcome to North Carolina

We made it through the locks.  It was not a big deal.  This is going into the Deep Creek Lock.

We tied up, then they let the water in that raised us up about 8 feet.

Then we were off, down the Dismal Swamp Canal.  It was, at times, dismal.  The yellow flies were out and biting with a vengeance.  The kids and I spent most of the time below, but towards the end Zachary and I could sit on deck without being munched.

Our brave captain had to remain up top all day.  The green stuff (pollen, I guess) got very thick.

Then we made it to the South Mills Lock.  We made it to both locks right on schedule, despite missing the first bridge opening.  At this lock, they lowered us down about 8 feet back to sea level.

Along the way, we were greeted by this sign, welcoming us to North Carolina!  We've made it to another state!

After the canal, we went through Turner's cut to Elizabeth City.  That part of the ICW (actually it is Intracoastal waterway, not Inter, as I said before) was actually pretty.  The flies left us and I found a new spot on deck to do a little yoga.  Evan likes to help me.

Today we are in Elizabeth City.  Our immediate plans are unclear.  If we can get everything done this morning (haircuts, provisions, etc.) then we'll leave after lunch and get further down the river.  We'll spend a couple of nights at anchor and then make our way to Oriental, NC.  But all that depends on today!