Duplin Creek – AnchorageI know we’ve been through this area before, but I’m finding it very difficult to find any landmarks I remember. The reason could be…it all looks alike. The ICW meanders through rivers, creeks and sounds that are s…
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Mar. 20 – Thunderbolt, GA (Savannah)
Bahia Blue Marina
“When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble is too difficult to overcome.” —Wilma Rudolph
The first day of spring was beautiful, and we enjoyed every minute of it. We slept in and didn’t pull away from the dock until noon. The tides around Savannah are a little crazy…10-12 feet and the current is very strong. For that reason the captain decided we’d leave later today so we could arrive at the marine close to slack tide. Leaving late meant we would arrive late, but that’s ok, we spent a month in this area on our way north in 2011 and did a lot of exploring then. We did make it in time to go to Tubby’s for their sunset celebration and wonderful crab stew. It’s one of our favorite places to eat in Savannah.
We had lots of company today…dolphins were everywhere. They seemed to be enjoying the first day of spring as much as we were. We never get tired of watching them play in our wake or gliding in front of our bow.
Beaufort, SC
Beaufort, SC
What a great way to enjoy the first day of spring
Spring…being enjoyed by everyone
The Captain
Musical entertainment at Tubby’s
Mar. 19 – Lady’s Island, SC
Lady’s Island Marina
“It is the set of the sails, not the direction of the wind that determines which way we will go.”—Jim Rohn
We’re finally on the move…we left Charleston this morning on a cold grey day. All bundled up to stay warm. It definitely felt and looked like winter. By the time we arrived in Lady’s Island the sun was shining and it felt more like spring…hopefully this will be our last real cold day. We passed seven or eight boats heading north…that’s the expected flow of traffic for this time of year. Everyone heading north to spend the summer in cooler places or on their way home from spending the winter somewhere warm. Heading further south definitely is going against the grain, but we’ve never been ones to do the expected or follow the crowd. We’ve traveled this way before in 2011, but it’s been long enough that neither of us remembered that much about this section of the waterway…it’s kind of like having a new adventure. I guess living on a boat is a new adventure every day…definitely not your ordinary life.
Lady’s Island is across the river from Beaufort, an old southern town packed with history and charm. We enjoyed exploring it during our first stop here. Today we stayed close to the boat, we visited with people on the dock, walked to the grocery store and had dinner at a very causal spot above the boat. It was really more of a bar that grills on their deck…hamburger on Wednesdays, pork chops on Thursdays and steaks on Fridays.
One of the best things about cruising is making new friends and spending time with friends we’ve made through the years. One of the hardest things about cruising is leaving those friends behind when our plans take us in opposite directions. Although saying good-bye is a little sad, we know our paths will cross again somewhere on the water, and it will be like we’ve never been apart. We’ve made a lot of good friends in the past three years and look forward to meeting many more. It’s fun to pull into a marina or anchorage and see a familiar boat and have a chance to catch up on all their adventures.
Last picture with Pam
Leaving Charleston
Views from the Low Country we cruised through today.
Looking at the marina from the deck where we had dinner.
Mar. 18 – Charleston, SC
Ashley MarinaLast weekend we made the rounds to our favorite places one more time. Friday was a beautiful day, so we spent the afternoon riding our bikes through town, eating a late lunch, watching people at the Market and soaking in the sights. We lov…
Mar. 12 – Charleston, SC
Ashley Marina”What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”―Ralph Waldo EmersonOur time in Charleston is quickly coming to on end. We’ve been enjoying this beautiful city and some wonderful spring weat…
Mar. 7 – You Might Be a Cruiser If…
Ashley MarinaI found this on the Internet and knew I had to add it to our blog. If you’re a cruiser you’ll laugh at how true most of these statements are, if you’re not, you’ll probably laugh at the thought of people living this way.You might be a Crui…
Mar. 2 – Charleston History
Ashley Marina“Enjoy the little things in life for one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.”Charleston is full of history…everywhere you look and every street you go down has a story to tell. One of the most photographed area…
Feb. 27 – Charleston, SC
Ashley Marina”When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.”—Mahatma GandhiWell, staying in one place definitely makes blogging difficult…there just isn’t anything exciting to report…
Feb. 26 – Charleston, SC
Ashley Marina”When was the last time you spent a quiet moment just doing nothing—just sitting and looking at the sea, or watching the wind blowing the tree limbs, or waves rippling on a pond, a flickering candle or children playing in the park?”—Ra…
Feb. 25 – Charleston, SC
Ashley Marina“Living on a boat means having a front row seat to nature’s performance.”We’re enjoying our time in Charleston and the pleasant weather. Stan has been busy working on projects and has almost completed the instillation of our new hous…
