735 miles after passing through Norfolk, Va on 10/19 we have arrived in FL. Four years ago we were in Morehead City, NC at this time. The journey has been a fast track blur so it’s time to slow it down. We are far ahead of many others making the same trip and as a result have met few. Tomorrow will bring us to St. Augustine where we will stay put for a week taking care of small repairs, oil change, haircuts, Rx refills, flu shots, provisioning and stuff before leaving the country later in the month. Friends, Lynne & Steve have relocated here and graciously have caught several packages and mail. It will be great to catch up and see their new home.
Attached are some “catch as catch can” photos along the way. Highlights were meeting up w/Rod & Susie in N. Myrtle Beach and the Bradfords & Currys in Beaufort, SC. Beautiful anchorages include Walburg Creek at St. Catherine Island, SC, Frederica Creek, SC (shore access difficult w/a missing/damaged dinghy dock), Cumberland Island, GA (this time at the south end - not as tight and protected as Plum Orchard) and Kingsley Plantation on the St. George River, FL.
Storm damage continued to be visible through SC and the northern part of GA. Dozens of boats were blown ashore, docks racked and affects of the incredibly high tidelines along the bottom of the trees, hedges and on homes especially in the Waccamaw River area.
