1:45 in the afternoon, sitting here in a warm toasty boat with the heat blasting.We are in Beaufort, SC and can't believe this weather. Since leaving North Myrtle Beach the weather has been fluctuating between nice to cold and windy. Didn't we come south to get out of the cold weather?
Georgetown was an easy trip as we saw dolphins, turtles, wild goats and a wild pig along the waterway. The Waccamaw river is always an adventure of wildlife, and many, many Cypress trees growing right out of the water.The trees give off tannic acid which makes the water as brown as tea and sticks to the bow of the boat as we travel. It is commonly called the ICW moustache which every boat traveling has. By the way, the only thing that will clean it is an acid. So the next time we are stopped and have warmth (will that ever happen?).
Georgetown, SC is a quaint little town and because it was Sunday everything was closed. Found a nice little cafe for a cup of coffee and we went there later on for a delicious dinner. It was nice to just be alone since Mike and Jane whom we are still traveling with decided to eat aboard. Elle and I enjoyed the quietness.
The next day traveled straight to Charleston, SC which was a 66 mile day. Traveling at about 8 miles an hour makes for a long day. Filled the diesel tanks for $2.79 a gallon.Called Joe and Renee Odierna, as planned, and they picked us up that evening and we went to their new (1895) home which they recently purchased and renovated. Had a lovely dinner and visit. The weather the next day was again going to be nasty so we stayed again. Said goodbye to Mike and Jane as they decided to go on ahead because of their plans and schedule for Thanksgiving.Luckily we did call the marina early to tell them because they were turning boats away. Elle and I bundled up and took the van into town. It was cold and blustery but we still walked around and stopped for a Thai lunch. Went back to the Summer Wind and snuggled down for some warmth.
Since we had reservations in Beaufort, SC in 2 days we decided to make 2 short days. Went into Tom Point Creek off the North Edisto River and dropped the hook in a very secluded spot all alone. Not one boat that night. It was a clear crisp cold night with thousands of stars and a bottle of wine. NICE!!!!!
So getting ourselves ready to drive home for Thanksgiving. Leaving the Summer Wind in a protected marina and will return after the holiday. Hopefully the weather will be a little warmer then.
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