September Song 2011-07-06 04:46:00

Streets of Charleston.One of our old haunts, Mad River Bar and Grill. Found this place two years ago with who else, Doug and Tammy.It’s in a converted church. “Forgiving sins 12 oz. at a time.”

Interested and helpful

Tuesday July 5th we arrived in Nürnberg.  One thing about Le rêve is, she does not fit in many marinas on the Main and the DMK.  Usually there is a good spot at the lock wall as is the case here.  Nürnberg lock is actually a ways past…

The Ditch Isn’t So Bad

We’re a day from completing the Intra Coastal Waterway. Yesterday’s run was along the Alligator River Canal, essentially a straight line which screams “boring” when viewed on a chart. We found it just the opposite.

There are creatures great and small to observe.

And a feast of nature’s textures to interest the eye.

And if there is a […]

So how IS Fiji???

Our trip to the outside of the reef for Robinson Crusoe Resort was smooth. The resort was a fun little anchorage with a rustic bar and outdoor restaurant. We arrived to see the guests in the middle of coconut jewelry making – kind of fun. The sun was …

Headin North

Monday 7/4/11     After last nights marina cook-out followed by fireworks over Oneida Lake we couldn’t find any reason to keep us from continuing on our adventure so at the early hour of 11:30am we cast off, leaving Brewerton in our…

Erie Canal Working Boats – maybe I took too many pictures…..

This simple, small tug is used daily on the Erie Canal. The operator told me it was built in 1934 …..and still running like a top!Rear view of this unusual tug. Named Governor Roosevelt – from 1928.Side view.Looks like a great boat for a tour of the …

4th of July

What a GREAT 4th of July!!! We had SUCH a good time aboard our trawler. We are still on the boat as I type this and have been here since Thursday which has been really fun. The new aft head installation has been great and makes the boat much more co…

4th of July

What a GREAT 4th of July!!! We had SUCH a good time aboard our trawler. We are still on the boat as I type this and have been here since Thursday which has been really fun. The new aft head installation has been great and makes the boat much more co…

Erie Canal, Sylvan Beach, NY. On to Lake Oneida!

Little Falls is so charming we debated about staying another day. Bike trails, charming shops & incredible weather……but we press on with two other Looper couples. Grianan and The Old Grouch. Grianan began the Loop in Oriental, NC and …

We've had it all today. Left DeTour Village at O'dark thirty in

We’ve had it all today. Left DeTour Village at O’dark thirty in clouds and a calm breeze…then wind and rain…lightening off to our starboard side…then sunshine and heat. Spent the afternoon exploring Mackinaw City…the fort and an old light house…