We got this show on the
road and our next journey going north at 6:35 AM when we pulled away from the dock
and left Beaufort. Sure enjoyed our
time here (longer than planned, but if we had to have a layover somewhere, this
was the place to be.) Enjoyed all the charm,
wonderful meals, ice cream, shopping and friendliness of the people! It is a very special town here on the Crystal Coast
of North Carolina.
I should explain more
about being able to travel with engine issues? As long as we go certain speeds, we are
just fine, it’s when we go the 15 mph (we normally like to cruise at) that the
problems begin with the coolant starting to spit out! Arghhhh.
So today’s trip went well and as long as the waters were calm, we decided
to put in a long day. It sure was hot
and steamy though with not much wind. At 3:00, the heavens opened up and we had a
20-minute torrential downpour.
So, the ole girl got us
here at 6:00 – sunny and breezy and just a tad cooler after the rain. Beautiful evening! We are 13 miles
straight east of Columbia, NC on the Alligator River. And directly east of us is Nags Head. This Alligator River Marina is very small (4 boats) with a Shell gas station along a highway with cornfields (and tall corn I might add) nearby. After a long day on the water (118 miles), can’t beat a friendly face on
the dock waiting to take our lines and welcome us! Love this southern hospitality! We bought some very fresh, delicious
chicken tenders and enjoyed yummy salads and cold white wine for supper.
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