Back underway, and enjoying Beaufort, SC

After about 3 weeks back in NJ, we came back to Brunswick, GA on May 8, where Deeper Season was waiting for us at the Brunswick Landing Marina. We spent several days there, taking advantage of the free laundry to wash all the sheets and towels, and using a couple of loaner bikes from the marina to explore the town and get ourselves fully provisioned. On Thursday, May 13, we motored to the fuel dock to fill up for an early morning departure. That night we biked to the Oyster Shak, and had a feast of raw and steamed oysters on the half shell, oyster stew, and yummy local peel-and-eat shrimp. A great way to say goodbye to Brunswick!

At 5:05 AM, an hour before sunup, we got underway on Friday, May 14, and headed about 100 miles north on the outside, to HIlton Head, SC. A good wind from the southwest helped us along, and we arrived at Palmetto Bay Marina at 6 PM. The next morning, we decided to move on to Beaufort, SC, since we've been to Hilton Head numerous times (by car) but had never seen Beaufort. We found a very affordable marina on Lady's Island, just a short dinghy ride into town. Beaufort is lovely! A really clean, very well maintained town with a wonderful waterfront, great restaurants, and loads of beautiful old homes dating back to Revolutionary and Civil War days. We got lucky and were able to buy a used folding bike for $30, and spent most of today running errands. Our plan is to motor over to the town marina (just the other side of a swing bridge) for a fill up tomorrow, then leave early Thursday morning (5/20) headed for Charleston.

Just now it's Sailor Jerry time (spiced rum and coke with lime) while we enjoy the breeze and perfect temperatures!