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  Day 119 Heading North and Finding Home Again We spent a couple of days in Georgetown and really enjoyed wandering through this lovely historic town. While strolling down Main Street and admiring the window displays, I spotted a hat that looked exactly like something from my daughter’s collection. I stepped inside, and sure enough — it was hers. I had a sweet little chat with the owner of Mercantile and thanked him for supporting her business. Such a fun, unexpected moment. Our anchorage came with a bonus: a wedding taking place nearby. The music from their band drifted across the water giving us the perfect soundtrack as the sun went down. From there we made our way to Myrtle Beach Yacht Club, where the simple joy of a long, hot shower felt downright luxurious after days on the move. We left early Monday morning and made it to Carolina Beach — right where I started this journey 117 days ago. It felt so good to be home. On Tuesday we anchored at Wrightsville Beach, and my daughte...
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   Day 112 We made it to Charleston! It was a rolly night out there — UGH. By the time we arrived, we were both exhausted because neither one of us managed more than a handful of minutes of real sleep. We were too far offshore for an internet signal, so I started a new book — just me, my flashlight, and the waves. The downside of reading on watch? Your eyes get tired… which leads to a few accidental cat naps. Tiny ones. Thankfully, Steve is not out their cat‑napping. One of us has to be the responsible adult :-)
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  Day 111 We spent the last few days anchored off Cumberland Island, and at first I thought it was just a long stretch of shoreline — nothing to get worked up about. Then Steve casually mentioned the hiking trails and the fact that it’s a National Park. Well… that changed everything. Much to my surprise, the island turned out to be absolutely gorgeous, with way more to explore than I ever expected. Alligator This is what the Carnegie Estate looked like. History hasn’t been a first priority for me, but this place reeled me right in. Cumberland Island is Georgia’s largest barrier island and was once the Carnegie family’s winter escape. In the late 1800s they built their grand home, the Dungeness Estate. After Lucy Carnegie passed away, the family abandoned it in 1925, and in 1959 it burned — with a little whisper of possible arson. Today the ruins are preserved, and wandering through them feels like stepping into another lifetime. Yesterday we tackled even more trails — quite a few s...
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  Day 107 — Goodbye St. Augustine, Goodbye Wind! We made the most of our time in St. Augustine. Our first day, we took it very easy — slept in, lounged around and embraced the gray day and it felt good doing nothing. Tuesda y we finally ventured out inflating our dingy, battling the wind and waves trying not to get wet. We found a nice lunch spot and it sure felt good to have someone cook for us. Wednesday we toured the St. Augustine Distillery and wandered around town, soaking in the charm. View from acrost the street at the marina. Thursday was a busy day. Up first laundry.  While the clothes spun, I slipped out to find a coffee shop and stumbled on the sweetest little gem. It felt wonderful to sit with an iced coffee… until I started getting the jitters and realized the barista must not have given me half‑decaf as requested. While the laundry kept going, I took a long walk, watched the horse‑and‑carriage rides, saw the oldest house in Florida ( its actually a museum now)...
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  Day 102 Happy Easter! Today we’re underway, making our way toward St. Augustine, Florida, and I wanted to share the cutest little dolphin videos from our time in the Bahamas. Two dolphins appeared first, gliding right alongside Restless . Then Mom or Dad surfaced and played for a while. After a bit, the parents peeled off — but the defiant little one had other plans. He hung back at the bow, splashing, playing, and doing everything except following the group. After quite a while the youngster finally decided to rejoin the family. I hope that puts a smile on your face today 😆
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  Day 101 And we are off… where did the time go? After a full week in Vero Beach — or as cruisers lovingly call it, Velcro Beach — we’re finally headed toward Cocoa Beach. Vero Beach Marina truly lives up to its reputation. The staff is welcoming, friendly, and always ready to help. It didn’t hurt that we arrived to find familiar faces too: Tom and Mary, who we met in the Bahamas, and Scott and Jessica from Blackbeard Sailing Club. Yeah!!! Friday, March 27 — Sleep, and Recovery After our all‑nighter crossing, we finally hit the pillow at around 2pm. We just zombied around until nighttime when we could rest again. Saturday, March 28 — Wheels! Feeling human again, we started planning our week. Priority one: a rental car. A bus ride, an hour‑long wait despite having a reservation, and finally… freedom. Driving felt amazing — boats are wonderful, but cars get you places so much faster. I dropped Steve at the marina and spent the entire day happily bouncing from store to store. I...
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  Day 92- Good bye Bahamas Last night we anchored at Great Sale Cay and puzzled over why the anchor kept dragging. The culprit? Tree branches tangled beneath us! With a bit of rope and a trusty knife, we managed to set things right. Apparently, we have a knack for picking up branches—this isn’t our first time. Back in West Palm Beach we snagged one too, and sure enough, we’d been warned they were out there. No problem, we found one! This morning we slipped on our “relationship savers” (headsets), lifted the anchor, and pointed the bow back toward the States.  As if to send us off, two dolphins appeared, darting and playing at the bow. First two, then a third joined in, and finally one lingered behind—clearly the defiant child of the group—before eventually heading off after the others. The past few days have been smooth sailing—or rather, motoring—and today has been no different. Tonight, though, I’m bracing for some rolly seas as we enter the Gulf Stream around 7 p.m. If all ...
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