More of the same on Monday, with the exception of running aground in the Bohemia River. Not hard aground and we were able to mush our way out, only to head back to the mouth of the river to anchor for the night. A definate increase in herons in the north of the Bay.
Up and at 'em before the crack of dawn on Tuesday brought us through the C & D Canal in good time. Rick had it all studied out to maximize the current and there was even a sailing breeze when High Country nosed into the Delaware Bay. Notable sights along the way were numerous large ships, the Salem nuclear plant, and dead fish floes (this time, the fish were so numerous, they must've been the by-catch of a larger fishing vessel).
Thursday brought us out into the ocean to head north along the Jersey coast from Cape May. It's a mystery to me why, when out at sea, miles from land, the boat is inundated with flies. No matter how fast we kill them, it doesn't seem to decrease their numbers. Between the 2 of us, we probably killed a couple hundred flies, which are then littered all over the deck. Can anyone explain this phenomenon? It doesn't make any sense to have more flies on board when at sea than when in port. I would think it would be a poor strategy for flies to fly out to sea.
2 comments:
You guys, we completely understand about the flies. We got absolutely attacked right where you did last summer. I swatted and Bob tried to hang onto the tiller. They are unbelievable. We unfortunately, anchored for the night near where they were and had to close ourselves up tight in the boat lest we get carried away. Even with screens it was SO HOT!
Nice pictures, but I think your hats are funny.
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