Up early as I didn't want to worry any early dog walkers. Sat having breakfast watching 4 osprey fishing about 100 yards away. Don't think I've ever seen so many osprey than along this coast line of Virginia. I then retraced yesterday's route through Norfolk/Portsmouth/Suffolk then headed north on Highway 17. This came to a halt at the James River bridge which doesn't permit cycles. So had to backtrack a little to pick up road 10 north. Stopped at the historic St Luke's church for a little fuel intake and was just setting off again when I realised the rear tyre was punctured. Bummer but it couldn't have happened at a better place as there's handwashing facilities at the church. Job done and headed north to Surry and a big drink. Read 1 gallon big drink of orange. Next was Scotland and the ferry over the James River to historic Jamestown. At 7pm the display board was reading 92 degrees. What it was during the day, I've no idea.
Sailed to Jamestown with views back to Scotland.
Right off the ferry there's a picnic area where folks were swimming, so that had to be the overnight stop. The swim was just great. My meal was OK also but then the state park officer came and very apologetically and politely emptied me out. Pity. Still, just got to make the most of things and got back on the ferry and returned to Scotland where I'd seen a suitable spot right by the river and at the end of the jetty road. So I can now say, "I've stayed in two Scotlands".
Updated: Richmond, Virginia (library)
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