As we left Norfolk Harbor, we were able to see Fort Monroe which is completely surrounded by a moat. The six-sided stone fort is the only one of its kind left in the United States and today is still an active Army post.
The lighthouses on the Chesapeake are much older and very unique compared to the lighthouse on the Great Lakes. The Old Point Comfort Lighthouse at Hampton Roads has been in continuous use since 1802. Just a little farther out into the Bay, is the Thimble Shoals Lighthouse. Even though these lighthouses are located in relative close proximity to each other they are distinctly different while serving the same purpose. 
Again today it was really hot and I so wanted to jump into the water of the Chesapeake. However the Jellyfish population has exploded and they were in the water everywhere I looked. Given the choice between sweating and being miserable OR sweating and being in pain from Jellyfish stings, I opted to stay on board the Lolligag and hose myself down with the outside shower on the stern of the boat.
For most of the day we had the Chesapeake to ourselves which was wonderful as it allowed my imagination to run wild and to be filled with all of the history, scandals, love stories and life saving heroics/events that have played out upon these waters. To think that Pocahontas and John Rolfe probably sailed exactly where I am or that after being murdered William McGuire may have been tossed in the water at this very spot or that on a romantic summer evening cruise under a brilliant full moon, two lovers may have agreed to spend the rest of their lives together…
Our destination for the weekend is Dozier’s Regatta Point Yacht Club in Deltaville, Virginia. And as it turned out, we had a marvelous time at Dozier’s during our stay. The name Dozier is extremely familiar to anyone within the boating community as Dozier’s Waterway Guides are The Cruising Authority. Their marina also had everything a cruiser could possibly want: A POOL; A Mercedes loaner car; A POOL; friendly staff and clean shower facilities and did I mention A POOL. 
However, I must admit that while I truly enjoyed lolling about in the pool and riding in a Mercedes for only the second time in my life, the event that I enjoyed the most was the harbor get together that was held Saturday evening. It is always so nice to have an event that pulls everyone in a marina together to share cruising stories; as well as ideas and long term live aboard agendas. This event also gave me the opportunity to make my favorite Sweet Potato Queen item: Miss Lexie’s Pineapple Casserole.
Needless to say, it was a hit. Jill can be very proud in that when I am asked for the recipe I ALWAYS tell everyone that they must purchase her book, The Sweet Potato Queen’s Big Ass Financial Planner and Cookbook, in order to obtain the recipe. Hours on the water: 7
Nautical miles traveled: 46
Number of bridges to be opened: 0
Time spent waiting at bridge: 0
Next Destination: Olverson’s Lodge Creek Marina
What we're listening to: Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick
What we watched: The way the swimming pool water sloshed
Lesson for the day: It is always so nice to meet our fellow mariners
Obligatory knitting report: Mittens for the Wunder Kids
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