With a world defined by huge multiple lane highways, anyone from Reston who ventures down to Beaufort, NC must think they have dropped off the face of the earth. After all the main roads narrow to two lanes.
Then there is the famous Galllant's Channel drawbridge which seems to open at the most inconvenient times. Yesterday we were headed to Beaufort from Cape Carteret with the hope of seeing the replica ships, the Nina and Pinta.
We were on a tight schedule since I had to work at 1 PM in the Bluewater Real Estate office. Just as we were approaching Beaufort, the traffic ground to a halt as the drawbridge opened.
Since I have been here on the beach for nearly three years, I no longer get very upset about delays. I have lost the tan line on my watch arm. That happened when I stopped wearing a watch. However, I was wondering how the Maryland and Virginia cars who zoomed past me on the short causeway were handling the delay.
I know from experience that North Virginia people do not like to stop even for red lights. They can also get a little aggressive around parking spots at their favorite shopping and eating spots.
Imaging the morning Toll Road grinding to a halt because of a drawbridge would send chills down the back of anyone who has tried to make a meeting before nine AM meeting in Tyson's Corner.
I am not sure why boats have the right of way over traffic, but I guess it adds charm to Beaufort and give visitors something to talk about.
It is a short wait and much more enjoyable than a two hours waiting in traffic as they clean up an accident on the two lane traffic.
To create memories that you want to keep and will help you forget drawbridges, read this, What Makes a Vacation Memorable?
