Left Elizabeth City around 8am and motored at about 4.5 kts most of the way to South Mills Locks. Realized after about 2 hours that I better get moving so I don't miss the 11am opening. Ran the next hour at max speed (5.5 kts, 2300 rpm) and got there at 11. Timing was not a problem as there were about 15 other boats to be locked in and one behind me. Stopped at the Visitors Center again but just for an hour. Plan was to do the entire Dismal Swamp in one day and be waiting south of the Deep Creek lock for the 8am opening tomorrow. This plan made for a fairly traffic free crossing of the swamp. The weather today was perfect - low humidity, not too warm, and lots of sunshine (coming through the trees). Docked around 5pm about 100' from the Deep Creek Mexican restaurant. Reviews on Active Captain were good but my experience was not so great - lousy service and food so so. Fun anyway. Walked to Food Lion (very convenient) for ice and some fruit, etc. Food Lion shopping center also has Chinese and Pizza places). Very nice area. Overnight was OK but some traffic noise over the bridge 50' off my bow.
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