Day 194 - April 25, 2013: Touring Elizabeth City

This morning Anne did extensive trip planning, and I spent some time catching up on overdue maintenance items. The bow thruster has been giving us some trouble and the davits that attach the dinghy to the swim platform needed tightening. I did some diagnostics (thanks to the internet), ordered a part for the bow thruster, and plan to work on it again in Norfolk. The davits were a matter of wrenches and patience. Overall, I would rather do this than mow the grass...

Elizabeth City, incorporated in 1793, was initially known as a trading site and a shipping port, as it was located on the Pasquotank River with access to the Atlantic. When the Dismal Swamp Canal was improved in the early 19th century, Elizabeth City had a direct link north to Norfolk, and ship building and commercial trade flourished. Today, the largest Coast Guard Air Station on the East Coast is located here.

After lunch, we headed out for the Museum of the Albemarle, which is in a very spacious and modern building in the heart of town. The many displays and artifacts depict the story of the region's fisherman, farmers, lifesavers, and soldiers. We walked the town and enjoyed the exercise as we had been weathered in for several days. 

Museum of the Albemarle

18th century skiff used for Shad fishing

We ate a wonderful dinner at Cypress Creek Grill, where Anne had Red Snapper and I had a Texas Style Smoke Beef Brisket. As we walked back to Great Laker, a full moon was rising over the river.

Full moon rising over the Pasquotank River