November 4 - 7
Our journey thus far is at 2032 miles, 68 stops as we leave Mile Hammock Bay behind.
The Navy and Marines were setting up for the big exercise as we left.
First in meant following everyone else on the way out...........
in the "dance of the snowbirds"
The saying on the ICW is that "if you haven't gone aground, you will - or you lie"! Well, we would have our turn today. While waiting for a bridge opening just before stopping for the day, the current took us off to the side of the channel and aground. Fortunately, Garry was able to maneuver us off and back into the channel. Lesson learned!
Our destination for the night was Seapath Marina at Wrightsville Beach, NC, arriving early enough to enjoy a walk on the beach. After poking into a shop or two, we picked up fresh fish to cook for dinner.
November 5 -7 would be spent at Deep Point Marina in Southport, NC. This historic fishing village is home to less than 3000 residents, but has a maritime museum, cute shops, 3 bakeries. and many historic homes.
Live Oaks (not the oak trees we see in the midwest) abound, including this one that is estimated to be over 400 years old.
The giant winding branches of this one seem to be wrapping this house in a warm embrace.
Wednesday and Thursday we all did the ride into town, enjoying the lovely homes, great stuff from the bakery and lunch at a waterfront restaurant. It was a little cool sitting outdoors, but the shrimp tacos and the grouper were awesome!
Friday Jan and I made the trip to town on our own, enjoying a leisurely latte, shopping (there was a Christmas shop that was a mini "Bronners" packed into a Victorian home) and even a little wine tasting. What a treat!
The Navy and Marines were setting up for the big exercise as we left.
First in meant following everyone else on the way out...........
in the "dance of the snowbirds"
The saying on the ICW is that "if you haven't gone aground, you will - or you lie"! Well, we would have our turn today. While waiting for a bridge opening just before stopping for the day, the current took us off to the side of the channel and aground. Fortunately, Garry was able to maneuver us off and back into the channel. Lesson learned!
Our destination for the night was Seapath Marina at Wrightsville Beach, NC, arriving early enough to enjoy a walk on the beach. After poking into a shop or two, we picked up fresh fish to cook for dinner.
November 5 -7 would be spent at Deep Point Marina in Southport, NC. This historic fishing village is home to less than 3000 residents, but has a maritime museum, cute shops, 3 bakeries. and many historic homes.
Live Oaks (not the oak trees we see in the midwest) abound, including this one that is estimated to be over 400 years old.
The giant winding branches of this one seem to be wrapping this house in a warm embrace.
Wednesday and Thursday we all did the ride into town, enjoying the lovely homes, great stuff from the bakery and lunch at a waterfront restaurant. It was a little cool sitting outdoors, but the shrimp tacos and the grouper were awesome!
Friday Jan and I made the trip to town on our own, enjoying a leisurely latte, shopping (there was a Christmas shop that was a mini "Bronners" packed into a Victorian home) and even a little wine tasting. What a treat!
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