HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

Today we left Hampton Public Marina at 6:35 AM in the rain.  We spent a mostly harrowing 9-1/2 hours hobby-horsing north on the Chesapeake Bay with wind and opposing tide.  I took some photos of historic Fort Monroe from the water as we left Hampton.  This beautiful fort still has the original moat and it still has water in it.  Through the portal across the moat to the inside you will find the original homes built there, some of which are still occupied.  I've added Fort Monroe to my list of "must sees" on our way south in the fall.

Striper was not very perky this morning, but we were able to get her to eat and as the day went on, she seemed more like herself.  We have still not re-started the antibiotic because she just is not quite herself yet.

We arrived at Mill Creek, an anchorage off the Wicomico River at 4:00 PM to blue skies and sunshine.  It's very peaceful here and we are looking forward to a good night's rest. 

Attached are a few of today's photos:

Leaving Hampton, VA early this AM in the rain

Hampton Public Marina

Leaving Hampton, VA

Ft. Monroe

Ft. Monroe

Buckroe Beach, VA

The most stable spot in the boat -- aft cabin bed

Tonight's back yard, Mill Creek off the Wicomico River