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July 8 – Charleston, SC

Day 112 – Another Travel DayCharleston Maritime CenterWe were going to do this leg of the trip in two days, but changed our plans when our inverter stopped working. We decided it would be easier for Stan to work on it at a marina and we would be closer…

July 7 – Beaufort, SC

Day 111 – History LessonFactory Creek – AnchorageWe got a little rain last night…which gave us an excuse to turn the generator on and run the air conditioner for awhile. It was nice to get rid of the humidity. The anchorage was peaceful and we both h…

July 7 – Beaufort, SC

I will post an update later today. We are on our way to Charleston andI have now battery power for my computer…so no way to complete myblog.Sent from my iPhone

July 6 – Beaufort, SC

Day 110 – Travel DayFactory Creek – AnchorageOur day was uneventful…we traveled past beautiful homes on Hilton Head Island and then by two military bases. It was hazy today…smoke from fires in the area. It really made it hard to take a good photo…..

July 5 – Hilton Head, SC

Day 109 – Beautiful IslandShelter Cove MarinaWe traveled a short eight miles up Broad Creek to a nice marina located in the Palmetto Dunes area. Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina has a boardwalk with lots of shops and restaurants. It’s a very nice loca…

July 6 – Hilton Head, SC

Day 108 – Happy July 4th Calibogue Sound – AnchorageIt felt nice to be back on the water. We had a short day from Thunderbolt (Savannah) to Hilton Head. The weather was a little warm, but tolerable and there wasn’t as much boat traffic as we thou…

July 3 – Thunderbolt, GA

Day 107 – Bonaventure CemeteryBahia Bleu MarinaWe visited the Bonaventure Cemetery today; it was developed on the historically-significant site of Bonaventure (Good Fortune) Plantation. The peaceful setting rests on a scenic bluff of the Wilmington R…

July 2 – Thunderbolt

Day 106 – 4th of July WeekendBahia Bleu MarinaSavannah puts on the Great American Weekend for the 4th…with arts and crafts, music, contests, food and fireworks. We spent mist of the day on River Street looking at craft booths, enjoying the music and …

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…