It was the best of times… That’s it. Just the best of times in two towns with the same name! In Beaufort, South Carolina, the name is pronounced “BYOO-fert,” (like ‘beautiful’). We were fortunate to dock nose-to-nose with Freedom, a magnificent 104 ft. Trumpy yacht, built in 1926. We then explored Beaufort, a charming waterfront town (with waterside swings!). The local shops don’t offer visitors’ … Continue reading A Tale of Two Beauforts

As we left Georgia, we saw shrimpers, dredges and we passed the remains of the car carrier that had capsized off St. Simons. We moved aside for a cargo ship that literally filled the channel, and passed by the iconic Harbour Town lighthouse on Hilton Head island. More cruising as we made our way to Charleston, where we enjoyed the city’s French Quarter. We continued … Continue reading South Carolina

Georgia, Georgia, the whole day through Just an old sweet song, keeps Georgia on my mind Georgia, Georgia, a song of you Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines Other arms reach out to me, other eyes smile tenderly Still in peaceful dreams I see the road leads back to you Georgia, Georgia, no peace I find Just an old sweet song … Continue reading Savannah

We chose to stop at two small islands as we traveled the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) through Georgia. As we turned the bend to our marina on Amelia island, we were greeted with a huge factory, billowing smoke into the air. Our marina was just next door, and then on the other side of the marina a second, huge factory. Oh well, every stop can’t be … Continue reading Good things come in small packages.