South Carolina

The last bridge opening as we head north out of Georgia.

Beyond the mooring field of Beaufort, S.C., the church spires stretch above the treetops.

Spiritus is settled on the face dock in time for her crew to enjoy docktails and sunset on the flybridge!

We spent a day walking through this charming, historic town.

Many of the homes were used to film movies that include . . . .

. . . . The Great Santini and The Big Chill.

The massive oak trees were impressive . . . .

. . . . and demanded the right of way, even for the horses and buggies.

The magnificent properties offered a sense of peace and tranquility . . . .

. . . . even for the resident watch dog!

We felt privileged to spend Easter in this charming town, filled with colorful flowers which reminded us of the joys of spring!

After playing tourist in beautiful Beaufort, it was relaxing to drop anchor at Church Creek.

 The Captain puts the steaks on the grill just in time  . . . .

. . . . for the crew to enjoy another amazing sunset!

As this typical dock illustrates, it can be a long walk from the house to your boat because of the marshlands.

Tampa's Sunshine Skyway Bridge has followed us all the way to Charleston, S.C.!

Pictures can't do justice to the magnificence of Charleston's waterfront row houses.

 Fort Sumter, South Carolina . . . . where the War of Northern Aggression began!

From Morgan's Creek restaurant at Isle of Palms Marina we could keep an eye on Spiritus . . . .

. . . . and an eye on the sunset!

We used the marina's "fat-tire" bicycles to ride along the beach at Isle of Palms.

These "South Carolina" dolphins hitched a ride in the bow-wake of Spiritus.

The crew of Spiritus walking on the boardwalk in Georgetown, searching for another culinary experience!

 Georgetown's historic clock tower, added to the old town hall in 1845, reminded us that we were late for 5 o'clock docktails!

Spiritus glides silently past the Georgetown shrimp boat fleet at dawn.

Turn on the radar, Captain! There's fog up ahead!

This part of the ICW, south of Myrtle Beach, is particularly serene and scenic.

As we get closer to Myrtle Beach, homes along the waterway become more opulent.

Waiting for a swing bridge and asking, "I wonder how often it gets stuck?"

The Lighthouse marks the entry channel that leads to Myrtle Beach Yacht Club . . . .  

. . . . where Spiritus spent three nights resting.

A wonderful, well-maintained boardwalk provided a great view of the boats and the homes at Coquina Harbor.  

A strong sense of obligation to celebrate Mary & Fraser's 29th wedding anniversary . . . . 

. . . . forced us to partake in this fudge brownie ice cream sundae!!