We arrived in Urbanna,VA on Sunday, July 8th. The trip was uneventful for the most part. The dismal swamp was beautiful. Going through the locks was also interesting.

It was EXTREMELY hot on the tip--- virtually no breeze, and very humid. We were able to sail very little, except early Sunday morning after a very rocky,windy night at anchor. Brian and I were up several times during the night because of all the "bumps"-- we were rafted up with Don and Judy. Good thing we had lots of fenders between the boats. Brian got soaked from the spray coming thru his portal-- he finally had to close it to keep the spray out.



About an hour after we tied up at the Urbanna Town Marina a quite intense thunderstorm blew in. Someone reported 60 knot winds at the dock. Heavy rains and moderate lightning as well. Judy and Don joined us for dinner, which finally was cooked around 9:00 pm because the grill wouldn't stay lit because of the wind. Where was all this wind when we were trying to sail earlier today???

Monday morning came way too early--Robert is off to the airport in Richmond-- traveling to Birmingham for business. Brian is headed to the airport with him, and his dad is picking him up there. Judy and I did a little exploring and shopping. Urbanna is a cute little town. Has a very Mayberry kinda feel.

Judy and Don left Wednesday to return home to Vermont. We miss their company .

The rest of this week has been filled with chores-- SeaQuell got a much needed bath. Maggie also got a good scrubbing. The laundry is once again caught up and groceries are on board.

Robert returned home Wed. Nite and we celebrated my birthday with a bedtime toddy-- we were both too ready for bed to do much celebrating.

Last night we went to the Urbanna auction. I had never been to an auction before. It was quite comical, we laughed a lot and I actually bid on a few items, but didn't come home with anything new.

We have lots more exploring to do. The Urbanna creek looks like a great place for a quiet kayak trip. Maybe this weekend if it's not too hot.

Enjoying a quiet life in this quaint little place. Ho knows how long we may stay here.