We didn’t want to push old Pearl the Perkins Diesel Engine
too hard on the first day out so we took a slow run to South Port, which was
only a couple of hours away. This
decision was also influenced by the fact that the first mate came down with a
nasty bladder infection and needed some convalescence.
Also, there was a full day of heavy rain predicted. So, with antibiotics working their magic (my
doctor graciously gave me some to keep onboard), I curled up under blankets in
the V-berth and shivered while Jeff occupied himself with computer games, chores
and tending to the sick. The rain teamed
down steadily all day.
 |
|
Since then our week has pretty much kept to the same routine: we get
up early and travel during the daylight hours, then anchor out in some
secluded, peaceful spot at night. It’s
been chilly but mostly sunny and quite pleasant. The evidence of the spring flooding and storm damage was everywhere. Forest floors were under water and occasionally the channel must have been silted in. We were occasionally surprised to see our depth gauge flicker some alarmingly low numbers. We’ve seen tons of dolphins, pelicans and
various sea birds but no snakes or alligators.
Once, we’re pretty sure we saw a wild boar swim across the channel in
front of us but he scampered into the tall grass onshore before we could
confirm. It was something big and definitely "swine-like"!
 |
|
 |
|
Today we took a marina break in Savannah for laundry and to re-provision
the boat. Tomorrow we’ll get back into
our routine. With the boat all stocked
we can easily stay out for a week or more.
It has occurred to us a few times that maybe next year we’ll leave the
boat a little more South so we won’t have this long journey before we get to where
we’re going… the beach!!
Our plans?
We’re thinking we’ll find a good month-long deal at a nice marina and
settle in for a while. We’re not sure
where yet. We’ll just let it unfold.
No comments:
Post a Comment