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June 29 – Thunderbolt, GA

Day 103 – Growing RootsBahia Bleu MarinaI think we are growing roots here in Georgia…the boat is growing a little green gunk and barnacles on the bottom. We are both ready to move on, but we know it’s easier to get things done while we are here a…

June 28 – Thunderbolt, GA

Day 102 – We’re Back on the BoatBahia Bleu MarinaWe returned from our home visit this afternoon, 1142 mile…one way. We had a wonderful time catching up with friends and especially our family last week. We’re enjoying our adventure, but we reall…

Tidal Changes

These pictures show how much the tide changes in a few hours here in Georgia. There was a full moon this day. Good thing for floating docks!        

June 15 – Thunderbolt, GA

Day 101 – Getting Ready to Go Home Bahia Bleu MarinaJust a quick post to let everyone know we are heading home for a visit. This will be the last post until we return in a few weeks. We really have missed our family and can hardly wait to see everyon…

June 14 – Thunderbolt, GA

Day 100 – DAY 100!Bahia Blue MarinaWe spent another day in Savannah. Our first stop was the barber shop…Stan was looking a little shaggy. I can’t wait to get home and have my hair trimmed. After lunch we went to the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum l…

June 13 – Thunderbolt, GA

Day 99 – Movie DayBahia Bleu MarinaWe’ve been doing little jobs on the boat the last few days. Stan cleaned the ICW mustache off the bottom of the boat and then finished polishing the stainless stanchions. I took advantage of the free laundry at the ma…

June 11 – Thunderbolt, GA

Day 97 – Asian FestivalBahia Blew MarinaWe went to Savannah this morning. The Savannah Asian Festival was being held this weekend at the Civic Center; they had entertainment, food and an Asian market. It was a nice way to spend part of the day. The w…

June 10 – Thunderbolt, GA

Day 96 – SavannahBahia Bleu MarineWe took the bus into Savannah this morning…it was only a 15 minute ride. We took a trolley tour so we could hear a little history of the city and see all the squares. In 1733, General James Oglethorpe landed on a h…

June 9 – Thunderbolt, GA

Day 95 – Savannah SuburbBahia Blue MarinaAfter watching the amazing sunrise and dolphins catching their breakfast we pulled up the anchor headed towards Savannah. Most of our travel today was through low marshland, few homes or boats. The last hour or …

June 8 – St. Catherines Island

Day 94 – Beautiful DayWahoo River – AnchorageWe had a beautiful day on the water. The humidity was low and the temperature was only in the upper 80’s, so it was very comfortable. We had a fairly long day since this area of the ICW goes through a low pa…