We finished locking through the Dismal Swamp canal first thing this morning in the company of about 10 boats. It was a full load, with some boats having to raft 3 across. Murphy enjoyed the rather unique experience of having another Irish Terrier in the lock with him. Our Lancaster neighbors were also in the lock with Puka, a little girl terrier. The two roo-rooed back and forth to each other in that ever distinctive IT yodel.
After motoring down the Pasquotank into increasing head winds, we arrived at Elizabeth City mid-day and were able to get one of the last open spots on the concrete bulkhead. Thank goodness for big fenders and for winds mostly blowing us off the dock.
Halloween evening brought out all the ghouls and goblins for trick-or-treating. The picture shows some well-dressed Canadian boat parents and their children. EC closes off Main Street and with homes decorated to the hilt, the locals and visitors alike enjoy the booty. Murphy even scored a few dog biscuits as we wandered along with the kids.