Familiar Territory

Familiar Territory

Again we had an early start to cross the Albemarle Sound with calm water and a quiet night off the Alligator Canal.  From there we headed to Bellhaven, NC to check out the flood damage from the recent storms.  We were glad to see there were no serious aftereffects from the high water and this remains an easy and cruiser friendly stop.  A late start after breakfast at the charming Gingerbread Café put us in our anchorage in Broad Creek well before sunset.  In time to enjoy some of the Saturday afternoon football action.  It never ceases to amaze us that we can catch network TV in these remote spots. Next we made a stop in Oriental so Steve could visit the famed surplus/consignment nautical store.  And, of course, the Admiral had to check out the local tourist traps before we could head on to Morehead City Yacht Basin – a favorite stop for resupply and good meals.