We are still in Charleston! New engine finally arrived and Bob helped mechanic with the installation.
 |
| New engine arrived to our slip on a wagon |
 |
| New engine boomed into nesting spot |
Charleston had a record low temp of 27 degrees Tues night, so we treated ourselves to a night at the resort hotel. We watched TV and ordered a pizza. We felt so indulgent! And warm! Next day we finished up the teak stripping project to keep ourselves busy.
Fri 11/21- Back to sea! Goodbye Charleston!
 |
| This is the "Battery" in south Charleston facing the ocean |
Today we went through a challenging cut, Elliot's Cut, which other cruisers had warned us about and to time the tide closely. It was a bit of a wild ride through. Sunny day with high in the 60's. Back to windy marshlands, lots of palms, dolphins and pelicans. We anchored in a quiet spot, only boat in sight. The stars were beautiful.
Sat 11/22- We hear there is a front with heavy rain and thunderstorms coming Sunday, so we decided to push it and made a run to Hilton Head, SC. Windy, but sunny. We are at dock at Skull Creek Marina on Hilton Head Island and will stay put through Sunday.
Cruising in a new area requires a lot of planning ahead. Every night after dinner we get out our chart books and guides and try to figure out the next day's destination. Weather is always an important factor in the decision.
Carol's grandparents made this same trip numerous times in the 1960's. We often talk about how different cruising would have been then. No fancy electronics like a depth sounder, chart plotter, refrigeration, cell phone and internet, and instant weather updates. Wow! Can't even imagine, as we think we are "roughing it".
No comments:
Post a Comment