After Norfolk and the bridges the way becomes more varied. Swamps like this but many open bays too. 
We took the Virginia cut. After Norfolk the commercial presence continues for miles. The the water way becomes varied and wild. dismal swamp route was closed due to low water levels. We had planned on Virginia cut anyway. The one lock scarcely seemed necessary as we lowered only a foot. We motor sailed many times but not too much sailing too narrow in some places and too twisty in others.
