Wappoo Creek

We pulled up the anchor just before 1000 this morning, after twiddling our thumbs since waking at 0530. We did manage to make pancakes, do some school time and have multiple rounds of coffee while waiting for enough water to start moving. We had a nice northeasterly wind behind us for much of the day, and we were able to set the genoa for some added speed. We passed by Charleston but decided not to stop there - an idea we had tossed around. It feels so good to be making progress again, and that, coupled with cold weather, just makes us want to keep moving. Perhaps we will stop in Charleston when heading north again. We are just past Charleston in Wappoo Creek. We barely made the 1600 opening of the Wappoo Creek Bascule bridge, which then closes until 1830 for rush hour traffic. We are tucked into a little spot off the creek and in front of some upscale homes. It is supposed to dip below freezing tonight and is already in the 30's. Without a heater on board, we have used every excuse possible to light the oven or stove. (Amie just made some tea but I don't think she has any plans of actually drinking it, she just wanted to use the stove again). It works for a while but gets cold again quickly.

Dinner tonight in our winter jackets.

Found this photo tonight - taken on one of the girls' last days in India. It is remarkable how much life has changed for them in 6 months. Their adaptability, flexibility and willingness to go along with our crazy ideas just amazes us.