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<\/a><\/p>\nNot 2 more miles down the waterway did we come to our first head scratcher. Was the bridge really open like the books say? Our approach did not provide a clear view until we got right up on this train bridge. <\/p>\n
This section is so curvy I nearly found myself leaning into the corners!<\/p>\n View the lock gates (closed) as we approach the south end of the lock which will raise Magnolia about 4 feet.<\/p>\n There were two other boats joining us for the \u201celevator\u201d ride.<\/p>\n As the lock fills Magnolia is being raised.<\/p>\n The lockmaster with his able assistant.<\/p>\n Truth be told she did not lift a \u201cpaw\u201d to help her boss!<\/p>\n The canal is so narrow the width of the mast blocks the entire view of navigable water!<\/p>\n Magnolia moored alongside at the Dismal Swamp Visitors Center.<\/p>\n After being on the boat for a couple days nothing feels better than a good leg stretching walk\u2026also referred to as Forced Family Fun! <\/p>\n The Admiral enjoying a little time on the \u201cContemplation Bench\u201d<\/p>\n Like I said, it was a short 22 mile day but VERY cool!<\/p>\n Portsmouth Virginia tomorrow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Todays transit was one of the shortest of our entire voyage yet the richness of the scenery certainly made the difference. After pulling the anchor at 07:30 in order to make the 11:00 lock transit we were immediately surrounded by … Continue reading <\/a>\\<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n