The 6.5$b boat

The George W. Bush is a 1000' Nimitz class aircraft carrier that can carry 6000 sailors and pilots as well as 100 jets and choppers. She is equipped with 4 turbines  putting out 250,000 hp powered by two nuclear reactors. Official speed is 30 knots although top speed is higher and classified. The monster can stay at sea for 22 years!! (Not sure if the sailors would be hungry ...)

We passed this boat and a second sister ship. At 6b$ a pop some increadible machinery. 

You guessed it ..we arrived in Norfolk, VA - the worlds largest and coolest naval base. 

This is the end of Flo's stay aboard FLO. Tomorrow I am driving her back to Annapolis to get her car so she can carry on back home to NY. 

I will remain here to wait for my wo amigos who will arrive on Oct 27. 

With a good weather window we want to leave next day and go offshore - directly to St.Marteen. Carib ! Here we come !

(Oh - almost forgot. We sighted a pod of dolphins on the way ...)