Beaufort, NC

Beaufort, NC
Saturday, November 2 - A Catalina 36 boat came in and docked next to us. Jack and Martha on Serenity are from Forked Rivers, NJ and buddy boating with Paul and Lori on Island Dream, also from Forked Rivers and they have a Catalina 42. In the morning we all went to the farmers market and I picked up some nice vegetables for a good price plus a few other trinkets. We all went to the Tiki Bar at the marina for cocktails around 5:00. It was the last night the bar was open for the season and we wanted to take advantage of that opportunity. Drinks were purchased at the bar and snacks were brought from the boats and we enjoyed good conversation in a nice setting.

Sunday, November 3 - We hauled out our bikes from the “garage” and rode around downtown. This marina is on the opposite side of the bridge from the marina we stayed at heading north (Homer Smith). It’s not as close to downtown which was actually a good thing as it forced more activity walking and biking. We rode to Mill Whistle Brewery that is located on the outskirts of downtown. We enjoyed talking to the bartender, she has a house in the mountains and told us a horror story of 2 neighbors that were caught in a mudslide from Hurricane Helene. They were both in their respective houses when the entire houses went sliding down the mountain. Fortunately no one was killed but they had extensive injuries and had to be life flighted out by the National Guard. We also chatted with the other patrons at the bar, it was a nice time.

Monday, November 4 - Thursday, November 7 - We did light boat maintenance and I went for a “run”on Monday, it was more of a walk/jog. This boat life is definitely impacting my stamina! On Tuesday morning we went with our Catalina friends to The Dancing Barista for breakfast. It was a cute place with outdoor seating, somewhat eclectic with a teepee and Barbie Photo Booth! That afternoon Lori, Martha and I walked to town to go to the Olive Oil store where I bought Lavender Balsamic Vinegar. Think roasted Brussel sprouts. On Wednesday our Catalina friends left for Wrightsville at 5:45 in the morning. The sound of the engines woke me and I got up to try to help with their lines but Serenity, who were next to us, had already left and I waved goodbye to Island Dream as they passed by. Later we took the curtesy car to Food Lion and are fully stocked again. Thursday Kevin fixed the electric head, turns out it was only a bad fuse so he didn’t have to remove the toilet nor use the motor he bought. We now have a spare motor. I was able to get in one more “run” and more laundry while still on a dock.Читать далее