Sailing: Louie Blogs

Friday, October 31, 2008

Louie Blogs

After a lovely and relaxing night at anchor, actually attached to a mooring ball, we awoke well rested and set off in the dingy a short distance to the town docks. Beaufort seems to be a thriving community that really welcomes cruisers.Everything we need from a place to dispose of garbage , the "Big Mug" internet cafe , wine store, and laundromat are all conveniently located within a few blocks of our boat. Yesterday's sail across the sound was lovely and being greeted by several pods of dolphins in Adam's Creek was especially delightful. As you can see from the blog photo though it was a little chilly out there on the water but my thermal t-shirt, two turtlenecks, leather vest, down jacket and yellow foul weather gear kept me cozy!(Not to mention the touque eh!) Today I hope to shed the yellow coat and pants layer!We are really enjoying our little side trips into these quaint and historic seafaring towns and the friendliness of the locals has really added to our visits. Everyday is certainly a learning experience , both out there on the canals, sounds and rivers and as we walk through the local environs. This morning several people have come into the coffee shop in Hallowe'en costumes- I guess I should have kept yesterday's outfit on.

Historical Sidebar Beaufort South Carolina

Founded in 1711,Bearfort is a popular ICW stopover and a history buff's dream. Many of the town's majestic homes are visible from the water, high on the green banks that edge the town side of the river. Most of the antebellum plantation houses have been restored, but others remain in ruins as monuments to halcyon days when silks, indigo, rice and Sea Island cotton created vast fortunes for landholders hereabouts. Live oak trees through the city are magnificent in their size and shape. Given this panorama, it is small wonder that Hollywood studios made several movies here, including 'The Big Chill' and 'The Princeof Tides'.

Historical Sidebar - Charleston South Carolina

Founded in 1670 by the British, Charles Towne soon welcomed French Huguenots who imparted the Creole flavor that still colors the area. Charleston today is a city of pastel houses and tidy brick-walled gardens behind lacy iron gates. Much of the city's beauty stems from hard times. In the years following the Civil War, little building or demolition occurred in depression-gripped Charleston. While other cities tore down their old structures to build Victorian houses, Charlestonians had to make do, fighting to keep the buildings they already had from decaying. Because of this, Charlestonians are fiercely protective of their town and its heritage.