Hampton
Sunny? Check. Low Wind? Check. Warm? Check! By far, this was the nicest day we've enjoyed during this winter cruise. We opened the doors and welcomed some fresh air into Crossroads. We did some chores in the morning, and finished by adding 100 gallons of diesel to the tanks. With our travels only being to Beaufort and back, we did not burn much of our 950 capacity. After lunch we went out for a glorious walk around the neighborhood. Short sleeves and no jackets were the refreshing dress code. Facing only a light breeze, we walked along Chesapeake Avenue which runs along the waterfront. New blooms were spotted including the periwinkle/vinca and quince. One open lot among the long row of elegant houses gave us a view of the calm Hampton Roads waters. The discussion of our trek was the proper names of early spring's signature flowers. Tuns out all jonquils, daffodils, and paperwhites are members of the large genus Narcissus, which encompasses around 50 species. So a jonquil, which has slender, round-tipped leaves, is also both a daffodil and a narcissus. Papperwhites, on the other hand, are just narcissi.
The best part of the day was to come. I finally got the opportunity to sit out in the sun on Fiberglass Beach in shorts and read a book. I'm a simple person and this is all it takes to make me a happy camper. Off of the starboard bow, I watched the flag fly in the increasing wind. Tug traffic moved up and down the Hampton River. As the sun set, the temperature dropped. Tomorrow will be a little cooler and a little cloudier, but should still be a nice travel day as we head back up the Chesapeake Bay to Deltaville.
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