Norfolk is quite busy with lots of commercial traffic and the navy vessels.
Finally through Norfolk and down the Elizabeth River to the first lock at the north end of the Dismal Swamp Canal. Mike is tending the line to keep the boat in place as the lock fills with water. The lift is about 8 feet.
Once at the top of the lift in the lock, locktender Rob tooted his conch shell for us. He loves his job.
The canal is tree lined for most of its length. All of the vegetation creates the brown colored water due to the tannins from the decaying vegetation as seen below.
We couldn't make the southern lock before the last opening, so we rafted alongside a trawler at the Visitor Center in the Dismal Swamp Canal.
We spent a very peaceful night in the still waters of the canal. Lots of insect repellant and citronella candles kept the pesky biters at bay.
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