On
to Charleston with a stop in Beaufort, SC
Leaving
Savannah with the tide we wound our way through the skinny South Carolina
marshlands for a stop in the Beaufort River before heading to Charleston via an
overnight in Tom’s Point Creek. The
weather forecast was nasty so we spent two nights off Beaufort with its
charming main street and yummy restaurants.
We started early with breakfast at the Blackstone’s Grill – THE hot spot
for early morning meetings. By the time
we left half the town seemed to be in their regular spots in this cozy
eatery. (We were sure they were all
regulars since the waitresses did not ask for drink orders but arrived with
them as the guests were seated.) Southern hospitality reigned and we also
received excellent service and warm conversation – even as total strangers. The
rainy weather did not deter the shoppers although we sat out most of it on the
boat only returning for afternoon snacks and WIFI in the coffee shop plus a few
provisions from the Low Country Produce Café & Market. Even the rain could
not dampen our day.
Oh, did I mention it was also COLD!
Again
leaving to make best use of the tide we headed on north for a quiet afternoon
and evening in Tom’s Point Creek – one of many semi-protected spots along this
stretch of the ICW.
We actually had to
share our serenity with a Canadian boat, but due to the gale force winds we
stayed on board.
The next morning we left to catch the best water into
Charleston City Marina at a spot on the mega dock arriving about mid-day with
no adventures enroute, which is truly a trick in these shoal infested waters.
However, a rest in Charleston is always a treat - another walkable city with
super restaurants and great groceries. Even the corner stores here stock
micro-brews. The marina is a longish
walk to the heart of things, but this is only fair considering the culinary
temptations which need to be worked off! Oh, yes, there is also an hourly
shuttle service from the marina for those not needing to burn any forbidden
calories. A day of rest here allowed time for those normal chores like laundry,
repairing our clock and replacing the relief valve on the hot water tank! Never
a dull moment on Erben Renewal – Happy Easter to you all.
Charleston details
Easter Basket?
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