Monday, April 21, 2014

P.S. Benefit of Blogging and lovely the Waccamaw River

Charleston P.S., Benefit of Blogging and the lovely Waccamaw River
A couple hours after I posted my last blog, there was a knock on my hull and Pam appeared for a chat.  We last saw her, her husband and their boat, Gallivant, on the Erie Canal May 2013.  However, she checks in on our blog from time to time and noticed that we were next door on the mega dock so she came by to say hello.  When we last met they were headed to the Rideau and Montreal – our exact plan for this summer so she generously shared highlights, tips, and memories.  Never say that blogging doesn’t provide hidden benefits!

Also, one last mention about the culinary delights in Charleston.  We stopped at Jestine’s for a southern meal and her sweet shop for take home snacks. This restaurant did not need to advertise – there was a line every time we walked by and the walls were covered with articles boasting about the authentic and reasonably priced southern cuisine.  After our visit we can add out vote. YUM



From Charleston we wandered on the Waccamaw River – reputedly one of the eye candy spots on the AICW. We enjoyed this change from marshland so much that we spent two nights in different corners along this stretch of our journey north.  Saw gators, turtles and nesting osprey among the cypress knees before leaving the river’s natural scenic beauty for more urban views. 



















As a bonus in our second anchorage we were visited by captain of the boat anchored next to us with a Canadian couple on board.  Pierre provided us with more info on our summer plans as he and his wife are from Montreal.  He also teased Steve with the location of lobster holes in the Bahamas – the friendly world of boaters never ceases to amaze.




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