Oriental to Swansboro

Despite the rain and fog, our anchorage last night turned out to be both quiet and peaceful.   As we left in the morning, the skies started to clear, and we have hopefully seen the last of the rain.  Our journey south continued, in the company of the same flotilla of sail and power boats, all heading in the same direction.  As we passed Oriental and turned into Adams Creek, the scenery changed completely, and really started to feel like we were in warmer climes, as the palm trees replaced the cypress swamps of yesterday.  The most dramatic message that we are really now in the South, came from the schools of dolphins that were everywhere!  They actually swam with our boat, and were playing directly in our bow wave!  A good omen!

We passed through Beaufort and Moorehead City, and started down the section of the ICW that passes through the outer banks.  The geography is pretty amazing, as we were running down a narrow channel, with the ocean on one side, and a sandspit on the other.

We overtook many sailboats, the most beautiful one being the Rachel B. Jackson.  Finally, we anchored in another lovely spot, Swansboro, and plan to take a break from the boat and go ashore in the dinghy later on.

We are only a few days away from our destination.  We have another 150 miles or so to cover to get to Myrtle Beach.  So far we have had an amazing trip, and might even consider doing this again!! 

See you all tomorrow.









Keeping pace with the boat....



We are now at the beach...



Swansboro Pelican





The Rachel B. Jackson