Today we left Palmetto Bluff for Beaufort, SC (that’s BEUW-FORT). On the way down, we stayed right in town; this time, we are across the river at Lady’s Island Marina. We were hoping to meet up with Beth, the captain of the sailing vessel Stargazer. We met Beth in Beaufort NC (that’s Bow-fort) on the southbound trip. Unfortunately, she is away visiting friends / family. Stargazer is here but not Beth.
I decided to break the Charleston trip into two legs; we can do 100 miles a day, but I am feeling cumulatively tired. So, we did 30 miles to Beaufort today, and we’ll leave for Charleston tomorrow (Tuesday morning the 23rd).
Yesterday, at Palmetto Bluff, we got 2″ of rain; the good news is it washed all the pollen off the boat.
It was still cold and windy when we left this morning, and it was choppy as we transited Calibogue Sound and Port Royal Sound (sounds open onto the ocean). But the trip wasn’t long – just 3 hours dock-to-dock including refueling, and we’re now in a quiet, protected marina.
Ladies Island is a pretty little spot, with marsh views and a couple of good restaurants. What else does one need?
*****************
BTW, when I left Key West, I was planning on 22 travel days, not counting layovers and extended visits. As I leave Palmetto Bluff, I have 11 travel days left, including today, so I am exactly halfway home! The entire homeward trip will take 22 travel days and 34 TOTAL days including visits and repairs.
Rod & Guinness' Amazing Adventures 
Our daughter’s father-in-law lives there on Lady’s Island. I have been there. It is a lovely place, as is Beaufort. Wishing you fair winds and following seas for the rest of your journey. Jim Quin
LikeLike
Sounds like a cute spot.
LikeLike