Georgetown, SC

5 June 2015    54 sm today

We departed Isle of Palms early again to transit shallow areas near high tide. There was a very low overcast cloud layer for the first hour or so but eventually cleared. The temperature was in the low 70's until the afternoon. Again we saw dolphins along the way. And the horse flies returned. The whole trip was through marsh lands and was very flat. We arrived at Harborwalk Marina downtown Georgetown mid afternoon. After getting settled we walked a few blocks to Independent Seafood Company and purchased fresh shrimp and scallops for dinner. Later we took a stroll through the historic district of Georgetown.

Leaving Isle of Palms. We were between those 2 boats.

Beautiful tree lined streets.

1888 & 1857

Clock tower from late 1800's.

Isle of Palms

4 June 2015    17 sm today

Today was a short day because we had a very shallow stretch to traverse at high tide which made a very early departure impossible. Georgetown is the only place to stop and that was about 70 miles so we decided to break it into 2 days. As soon as the thunderstorms past we headed out for a nice ride down Charleston Harbor past Fort Sumter and on to Isle of Palms Marina. After we arrived we took a walk to the beach. Later Jimmy & Patti came and we went to the VFW on the beach for happy hour and back to the marina restaurant for dinner.

Leaving St. Johns Yacht Harbor

Entering Elliot Cut heading for Charleston Harbor.

The Crab House where we ate the first night in Charleston.

Homes along the Battery in Charleston.

Cruise ship at dock.

Fort Sumter at the mouth of Charleston Harbor.

A shrimper.

Isle of Palms homes.

Charis tucked in between 2 big yachts.

The beach on Isle of Palms.

From the VFW.

Marina restaurant.

Charleston day 6

3 June 2015    0 sm today

We planned on departing at 800 am this morning but severe thunderstorms started about 230 am and them and rain continued most of the day. I got a bunch of future routes planned and an afternoon nap. We were saved this evening by cousin Jimmy who invited us to the American Legion for wings. A bit about Jimmy: he is the founder of "Run for the Wall". It's a motorcycle ride originating in California and traveling to the Viet Nam Wall in Washington DC. He started it some 27 years ago to bring awareness to the POW-MIA issues.They stop in small towns to speak to communities about the POW's & MIA's. It has grown so large that they now have 3 different routes across the country. They had about 1500 riders on each route this year. They travel back roads and the communities welcome them. They feed them and house them. He is an amazing man who I have great respect for.

Charleston day 5

2 June 2015    0 sm today

Today I spent much of the day getting the boat prepped to continue on tomorrow. Route planning, filling the water tanks, laundry, engine room chores, etc. Ann went with Patti and got some shopping taken care of. The evening was spent with Brenda & Glenn of Young at Heart, our looper friends from last summer. They picked us up and took us back to their home. They live on the next island, James Island. They have a beautiful home on a small creek that is deep enough to have their trawler in the back. They are such gracious people and we had a wonderful time. We are truly blessed to have made so many dear friends during this journey.

Glenn, Brenda and their house guest Jackie.

Charleston day 4

1 June 2015    0 sm today

Today was a relatively quiet day. We went to the grocery store on the way to turn in the car. Patti came by and picked us up just before lunch and we spent the day at their house. Had a nice dinner and back to the boat for an early evening.

Charleston day 3, Happy Birthday Ann!

31 May 2015    0 sm today

The birthday celebrations continued today. Ruth accompanied Ann & me to church this morning. We were surprised to see Brenda & Glenn from Young at Heart. We hadn't seen them since last winter as they traveled through Venice.

Ann had the afternoon planned. She wanted to go to several of the top restaurants in Charleston and have a drink and an appetizer. Jimmy mapped them all out and off we went. First he gave us a little history tour and then off to a central parking garage.

First stop, rooftop bar.

In the lobby, made with watches.

An alley along the walk.

Do you recognize those people?

Stop 2 for mint juleps.

Birthday crew!

Stop 3 for she crab soup.

Stop 4 coconut cake and champagne.

Stop 5 a great rooftop bar.

The Yorktown.