On Tuesday we anchored in another great place called Minim Creek. The trip up was very interesting. The intracoastal traverses several islands along the way and some are wildlife refuge.There was a doe on the edge of the water on the mainland, just watching us go by. Elle spotted a big bald eagle on one of the islands in the tall cypress. We called to the sailboat behind us and gave them the heads up, they were thrilled!! We came upon our anchoring spot and lo and behold there was an alligator sunning himself but slipped in the water as we anchored , darn no swimming for us!!
On Wednesday May 13th we left for Osprey Marina, pulled up the hook and headed up Minim Creek canal to Winyah Bay. The weather had changed from warm to cool and breezy. The winds were leaving streaks across the water and waves were developing. We weren't worried because we were heading for the Waccamaw River which narrows down. The Waccamaw River passage is heavily wooded with tall cypress with hanging moss on its limbs. It's very interesting to see the tree roots above the water. Osprey nests could be seen and yes families were occupying and don't dare get too close! Sometimes a turtle can be seen on a tree that had fallen in the water.
One of the reasons we chose Osprey Marina to stop was because their fuel prices were $1.86/gal after discount and the slip prices are $1.00/ft. The marina is very protected for iffy weather and they give a great welcome bag with cheese,crackers, cookies and Carolina magazine, very welcoming. Turtles are plenty in this tiny little basin, just wiggle your fingers above the water and they come to the surface, very cool. 
Although Osprey is a very nice marina, there is no real place to adventure around the area unless you have a car.The weather wasn't going to be so great so we decided that if we were to get rained on, we'd like to be able to do something. So early the next morning we decided to take a short hop up to Barefoot Landing in Myrtle Beach. The trip was going to be very short, but it was a race to beat the rain. Barefoot landing is a long strip of a dock and again, when Dick pulled in yup more Parallel Parking. We tied up easily and the heavens opened up, whew, we made it just in time! The downpour didn't last very long,we turned on the news and watched the weather and a story about Bike Week in Myrtle Beach. So armed with our umbrella off to explore we went. Barefoot landing is a neat stop, there are great little restaurants and outlet shops of various kinds. One of the things that caught our interest was the roar of several engines. Well we found a huge area filled with bikes, not your average moped type bikes but shiny chromed out Harleys! There were tents where mechanics were working on the bikes, putting on wheels, tuning them up, changing the seats, tweaking anything that needed to be tweaked. They had tents set up, selling anything from t-shirts, leather bags,belts, pants, jackets and all kinds of biker clothing. There were tattoo parlors, and very strange things to be purchased. We both did a double take when we came upon a man wearing an apron which was fully shaped 3D or double D and pierced as a naked woman,, too weird!! One of the things we noticed was that although there were some of the typical nubile bodies of 'biker chicks' the majority of bikers were seniors, and they were kitted out in their leathers and the men had pony tails and headbands. Just think these are Grandparents!!! LOLOL We had a great time checking out Bike Week in Myrtle Beach. Well we also made a few purchases at the Landings, however the only leather was Dick's new pair of boat shoes!!! 
Myrtle Beach was our last stop in South Carolina,, NC here we come,, to be continued....
On Wednesday May 13th we left for Osprey Marina, pulled up the hook and headed up Minim Creek canal to Winyah Bay. The weather had changed from warm to cool and breezy. The winds were leaving streaks across the water and waves were developing. We weren't worried because we were heading for the Waccamaw River which narrows down. The Waccamaw River passage is heavily wooded with tall cypress with hanging moss on its limbs. It's very interesting to see the tree roots above the water. Osprey nests could be seen and yes families were occupying and don't dare get too close! Sometimes a turtle can be seen on a tree that had fallen in the water.One of the reasons we chose Osprey Marina to stop was because their fuel prices were $1.86/gal after discount and the slip prices are $1.00/ft. The marina is very protected for iffy weather and they give a great welcome bag with cheese,crackers, cookies and Carolina magazine, very welcoming. Turtles are plenty in this tiny little basin, just wiggle your fingers above the water and they come to the surface, very cool. Although Osprey is a very nice marina, there is no real place to adventure around the area unless you have a car.The weather wasn't going to be so great so we decided that if we were to get rained on, we'd like to be able to do something. So early the next morning we decided to take a short hop up to Barefoot Landing in Myrtle Beach. The trip was going to be very short, but it was a race to beat the rain. Barefoot landing is a long strip of a dock and again, when Dick pulled in yup more Parallel Parking. We tied up easily and the heavens opened up, whew, we made it just in time! The downpour didn't last very long,we turned on the news and watched the weather and a story about Bike Week in Myrtle Beach. So armed with our umbrella off to explore we went. Barefoot landing is a neat stop, there are great little restaurants and outlet shops of various kinds. One of the things that caught our interest was the roar of several engines. Well we found a huge area filled with bikes, not your average moped type bikes but shiny chromed out Harleys! There were tents where mechanics were working on the bikes, putting on wheels, tuning them up, changing the seats, tweaking anything that needed to be tweaked. They had tents set up, selling anything from t-shirts, leather bags,belts, pants, jackets and all kinds of biker clothing. There were tattoo parlors, and very strange things to be purchased. We both did a double take when we came upon a man wearing an apron which was fully shaped 3D or double D and pierced as a naked woman,, too weird!! One of the things we noticed was that although there were some of the typical nubile bodies of 'biker chicks' the majority of bikers were seniors, and they were kitted out in their leathers and the men had pony tails and headbands. Just think these are Grandparents!!! LOLOL We had a great time checking out Bike Week in Myrtle Beach. Well we also made a few purchases at the Landings, however the only leather was Dick's new pair of boat shoes!!! Myrtle Beach was our last stop in South Carolina,, NC here we come,, to be continued....
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Sounds like a great time. Enjoy and be safe. Thanks for keeping me in the loop. So fun to follow you.
Michelle
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