We stayed two nights here due to cold and wet weather. This is a great marina in a small town. The people who own it are super helpful. They even put out fenders on the dock for us. Everything is pristine and groomed. They have plantings with perennials and shells. There is a large, free washer and dryer. The bathrooms are large, private and decorated. It is like your bathroom at home. They provide toiletries and clean towels too. I feel as if we are guests here.
Here's a photo of the women's room:
It has a shell and sea motif.
The men's room is decorated with WWII memorabilia. On the wall is the discharge notice of the owner's uncle, Bernard. There is also a "Dear John" letter written to him.
This letter is heart breaking: "I want my freedom..."
There are several looper boats here. We visited with Cary and Martha from Freedom, whom we had met in Pensacola. They are on the way home to Philadelphia, having finished their loop. We also met new friends on I think I Can, a Ranger Tug. Tonight we are invited to dinner on No Zip Code with Kathy and Kenny. We have been with them at the last three marinas, so we are getting to know them. We wanted to bring something to share at dinner, and Kathy suggested dessert. Hmm. We don't have any dessert items.
We walked around town, hoping to find a bakery or coffee shop. This is a very small town + it is Sunday + we are on foot. The best sweets we could find were at Jr.'s Market, a quick stop. We have chocolate bars: Snickers, Kit Kats, and Hersheys with almonds.
A Carolina Sprit Sail Skiff being built by the town at the museum.
Tomorrow we expect to leave early and have a long day, moving up the Alligator River. The skies are clearing here. It is 53 degrees right now. I know at home it is warm and sunny, and I am jealous.
Tomorrow we expect our temps to climb into the 60s and have NW wind under 10mph. We're getting in position for crossing the Albemarle Sound on Tuesday or Wednesday.
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