Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

We took Granny and Papa Terry for a tour of the Bridge-Tunnel systems that are everywhere here. We ended at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (CBBT). The CBBT is considered one of the 7 engineering wonders of the world and is really a beautiful drive. There are two areas to stop along the way. This is at the northern end. Behind us is the Bridge used in Mission Impossible 3

These are taken at the southern end: I am standing on the first of 4 man made islands. This where the first tunnel begins. It comes up at the second island where the brick structure is. Then you can see the bridge leading to the third island where the second tunnel begins.

This picture is on the Atlantic Ocean side. At any given time there are at least half a dozen ships anchored waiting their turns in the port. On most days you can also see naval ships coming through as well.