Ottawa August 2012
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Oct. 21 – Adjusting at Home
There’s always an adjustment period when we leave the boat and move back into our home. It’s nice to have more room, I enjoy my larger tub, the convenience of the car and we definitely like relaxing in our lounge chairs. Everyone asks and I g…
Oct. 16 – Charleston, SC
Harborage at Ashley MarinaIt’s this time of year, as we pack up and get the boat ready for our absence, that we begin to reflect on all the wonderful places we’ve been during our cruising year. This year has been a great year, not only in …
Oct. 14 – Charleston, SC
The Harborage at Ashley MarinaJust a short post today and a few pictures. We spent the day relaxing and enjoying Charleston. It is one of our all time favorite stops…lots of history, beautiful scenery and incredible places to eat. We went t…
Oct. 13 – Charleston, SC
Harborage at Ashley MarinaThe boat is finally in its winter home. What a marathon the last eleven days have been…670 miles from Baltimore to Charleston. We were lucky to be able to travel each day, not that every day was a perfect day on…
Oct. 12 – Georgetown, SC
Sampit River – AnchorageToday was a shorter day for each of us. I drove through Myrtle Beach…it goes on forever! Mostly stop and go traffic all the way. This area reminds me of Orlando…full of miniature golf courses, malls, go cart parks, themed …
Oct. 11 – North Myrtle Beach, SC
Barefoot Landing ResortAnother beautiful day…it started out cold, but by the time I got to Myrtle Beach it felt wonderful to walk on the beach. I start my days hanging out at McDonald…drinking coffee and using their free wifi. It takes Stan 4-5 tim…
Oct. 10 – Southport, NC
Fishy Fishy Café We finally got a full sunny day, what a welcomed event. Both our days were uneventfully. Stan had another long day on the water, but his timing was perfect for the two bridges that he needed to have opened. He arrived jus…
Oct. 9 – Sneads Ferry, NC
New River MarinaToday marks the halfway point of our boat/car trek south. It was another cold, cloudy, dreary day. I spent a few hours this morning hanging out at The Bean…definitely the place to be in Oriental. I think most of the town …
Oct. 8 – Oriental, NC
Oriental Free DockToday was a better travel day for me, but not for Stan. Once he left the channel and made his way into the Pamlico Sound and Neuse River he had a very rough ride, with winds mostly on his beam. Stan told me it was the roughest day he …
