Monday, April 6:
We weren't moving too fast in the morning, but we had things to do before we left, so we got moving around 0730. I packed up some laundry, while Wes took his scooter to the ferry to go to the post office to pick up a package. Someone else had the same idea as I, and the washers were full so I had to wait. I got the laundry in, and Wes got back with the package then started getting things ready for us to depart. We dropped our lines around 1015 and started our way north. It was a cool, cloudy day with some decent winds. I stayed in the salon all day and worked from there (while in a sweatshirt and under a blanket), while Wes drove from the flybridge in shorts and a short sleeved shirt. I guess my nickname Nanook is deserved when I'm chill when it's in the upper 60's, but the wind was chilly! We passed a big shipping container boat. We looked like a bath toy in comparison! We made it to our anchorage in Beaufort, SC around 1710 and dropped the hook. I made dinner which we ate inside (because it was too chilly for me to eat outside), and then we enjoyed a quiet night on anchor watching some TV then going to bed early since neither of us got a lot a sleep last night (that darn fun wheel got us again). As we were heading to bed, Wes looked at the sky and it was spectacular! The colors were amazing!
Tuesday, April 7:
We got up and got moving right away. We started pulling the anchor around 0700 and started north. Then we both got onto our respective bible studies. It was another cloudy, chilly day. I spent another day in the salon with a sweatshirt and blanket on while I worked (and I closed all the windows but left the hatches open for a little air flow). Eventually I opened a couple windows some, and lost the blanket. We arrived to our anchorage around 1400. I continued to work and Wes did some computer work and made some sweet tea. After work, I made dinner inside again and we ate inside again. It was a very peaceful anchorage even though it was windy, we didn't rock much. We relaxed by watching some TV then off to bed.
Wednesday, April 8:
It was a chilly morning so neither of us were quick to get out of bed. Wes got up, turned the generator on and took his shower. He decided we'd just stay put today and travel further tomorrow (we had 2 short days planned so now we will just do one longer day). I got up and took my shower then started working as Wes made us breakfast. Wes did boat projects while I worked. It was a very windy, cool day, but the sun was shining, so it was a nice quiet day at anchor. Wes had an MTOA board meeting, we had dinner and watched some TV before bed.
Thursday, April 9:
It was another chilly morning with the temps in the upper 40's which made it hard to get out of bed, but we got up and got moving and pulling the anchor around 0745. It was a nice ride. We saw Charleston and there was definitely boat traffic, but it was a pleasant day of cruising. I had a work call at 1400, and Wes timed it perfectly so we arrived at our anchorage around 1530, right as my call ended. We dropped the hook and settled in for the night. I finished working and Wes did some computer work. Then I made dinner, we ate inside again as it's still too chilly for me to eat outside. Then we relaxed watching some TV, then off to bed.
Friday, April 10:
We got up and got moving right away. We pulled the anchor around 0700 and started our way north up the AICW to Wacca Wache marina. The sun was shining and the wind wasn't as strong as it has been the last couple of days. It was a beautiful day on the water! We arrived around 1500 and got all secured and checked in. Wes did some checking on things in the engine room, and I finished up work. The we went and walked the docks and visited with a couple loopers (Gratitude and Wined Down). The we decided to have a drink at Outrigger (the marina restaurant and bar). We enjoyed some live music and decided to go ahead and have dinner as well. We visited with Enchanted Circle (Tim and Kathleen) then went back to the boat where we relaxed a bit watching TV then off to bed.
