Across the Chesapeake Bay

Coming up from the south, one has the option to fight traffic through WashingtonDC and Baltimore or take the outer route via Norfolk and the Chesapeake Bay Tunnel-Bridge, which offers a scenic trip along some pretty pristine landscapes.

Great view along the bayside beach

Needless to say we chose the Chesapeake route. Now, I must admit that Suffolk/Norfolk are some pretty cities and sure have a lot of traffic as well, but it is all worth it once you have entered the bridge. 

The entire Bridge-Tunnel route is 17.6miles long. 

They are currently building another tunnel hole

It is an enormous experience to drive right out into open waters and then, all-of-sudden, take the dive into a tunnel in the middle of a lot of blue water. And there are actually two tunnels one has to drive through. The weather was of the best possible as well.

Stunning view towards the bridge

Wildlife sanctuary Fisherman's Island - closed to the public 

It just felt like a beautiful summer day and we would've loved to take a long walk along the white beach, but of course, after about 30 minutes at a look-out, we had to continue towards Lewes, Delaware, from where we have booked a spot on the Cape May Ferry tomorrow morning.

Unfortunately, Google maps led us through umpteen little villages and towns, each blessed with its own traffic problems. And there was road construction just about everywhere. Arriving in Lewes, we steered right along into the Henlopen State Park. Staff had already gone, but we found a spot for the night.