On Saturday we decided to ride out the storm at the marina, as there were no anchoring options nearby. The day was cold and rainy - it never got out of the 40's and never stopped raining. The winds kicked up in the evening, and although we never saw the forecasted 40 kts, we were happy to be well protected. Amie's good friend Alissa and her two sons visited from nearby NC, and it was great for the girls to have some time to play with new kiddos, even though much of the day was spent hiding from the rain and cold in the marina laundry room! Thanks Alissa for visiting!
Yesterday, we left the marina under brilliant blue skies but temps in the 30's. It gradually warmed throughout the day, but never got above 50. It is great to be traveling with s/v Sheila once again. We made our way past Myrtle Beach's golf courses and hotels and eventually ended up in the Waccamaw River. This area is quite beautiful. It is a cypress swamp and feels very much in the wilderness. We stopped mid-afternoon and anchored in Cow House Creek. After some swamp explorations and unsuccessful attempts to spot a gator (there are plenty around) we went to a nearby restaurant to try to watch the Patriots game. I could not believe it when we walked through the door and there was Boston sports paraphernalia all over the walls. It turns out this little restaurant in the middle of the South Carolina swamp is owned by Boston fans!
Yesterday, we left the marina under brilliant blue skies but temps in the 30's. It gradually warmed throughout the day, but never got above 50. It is great to be traveling with s/v Sheila once again. We made our way past Myrtle Beach's golf courses and hotels and eventually ended up in the Waccamaw River. This area is quite beautiful. It is a cypress swamp and feels very much in the wilderness. We stopped mid-afternoon and anchored in Cow House Creek. After some swamp explorations and unsuccessful attempts to spot a gator (there are plenty around) we went to a nearby restaurant to try to watch the Patriots game. I could not believe it when we walked through the door and there was Boston sports paraphernalia all over the walls. It turns out this little restaurant in the middle of the South Carolina swamp is owned by Boston fans!
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| Gator huntin'. |
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| Momo's stern can be seen through the crick opening. |
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| Cow House Creek |
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| Good win for the Pats! |
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