We left our anchorage north of Beaufort and got back on the road sort of. Stopped at Beaufort, the city has installed a new free dock close to the downtown area. We have stopped in Beaufort many times, but always at a marina that was away from the old downtown area. This dock is right there. We got the bikes out and rode to a grocery store for a few things and got a little exercise, then hiked the downtown area. Lots of shops, restaurants and just a great stop. We found a thrift store and I got a new belt for $1, Cindy said the piece of rope I had been using was a little tacky. She found some vintage scarves she thinks will sell, and a couple of beer mugs. Talked to a crusty guy in an old trawler that pulled in behind us, traveling by himself. We then went down the bay 5-6 miles, up a creek into a good anchorage where we stayed a couple of nights doing chores. The tidal swing here is 8 feet plus, so the current in these creeks is impressive and have to make sure there is a good set on the anchor. Yesterday we left the creek near Beaufort and passed through Savannah, Georgia, and found a Georgia swampp to make camp in. It's beautiful, remote, and this morning I could hear the waves breaking on the coast a couple of miles away through the swamp. Will head towards Brunswick today but maybe not go to far, we have a ton of time to get to Sanford by next week.
Engine Hrs 5266.0
GenSet Hrs 5670.0
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| This shows the tidal swing, note the depth, 9.6 |
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| Here is the depth about 6 hours later |
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| Waxing, always waxing
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| Pctures of our swamp this morning |
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| Happy hour with our new beer mugs. Also $1 a piece |
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