Chesapeake Bay, Virginia

And so on to Virginia!

These are Ospreys, often seen nesting on the navigation posts.

They are a protected species here and many locals construct special platforms for them, rather than run the risk of them nesting in the rigging of their boats.

(This red navigation post is on our starboard side coming in to the harbour. In the States it is the reverse of most countries and can be quite confusing!)

We anchored in Mobjack Bay in front of the Elmington Mansion, what a beautiful setting for a country house.

John Lennon also had a pad somewhere along this too, rather secluded, but stunning landscape.

We met Judy and Donnie at the fuel quay at the Deltaville marina.

They suggested a good anchorage was in front of their house and showed us wonderful hospitality.

Donnie showed us his 'man-cave', where he keeps some of his collection of Corvettes. He had three in this cave and one of them only had 4 miles on the clock!! Beautiful cars in perfect condition.

Leaving the anchorage early for the passage to New York, it was a fabulous sunrise.

Daryl has checked all his favourite weather sites and it all looks good.