May 28th- Steamboat Creek, SC to Charleston, SC

Rain was in the forecast but it turned out to be a nice travel day. Originally we were planning on anchoring at Johns Island. Due to the timing of the current at Elliott Cut and having to deal with the Wappoo Creek bridge we decided to bypass Johns Island and head into Charleston Harbor (Ashley River). Lynne and I think someone should write a Saturday Night Live skit on the Wappoo Creek bridge. The bridge operator is a character and the bridge schedule is diabolical.

We like the city of Charleston but the harbor is difficult to be anchored in. It’s big. The current runs strong. Catalpa swings all over the place when the wind and current are opposed (50% of the time). It’s also a long ride to bring Ollie in. Maybe next time we’ll try something else. We did manage to get 30lbs of ice which was getting critical. We need refrigeration.

Charleston Harbor. We didn’t go into the city this time.

Sometimes he switches from the bone to my toes.

Sunset in Charleston.

May 29th- Charleston to Awendaw Creek, SC

We were up at sunrise and got on the ICW early. Again, I was trying to time a certain current and another bridge. Rain was in the forecast but it never happened. Many boats are staying in harbor due to the “bad weather ” but it has been good. Today was perfect. South wind pushing us north. The captain did a reasonably good job timing the currents. We made it to Awendaw Creek by 2:00. An early day for us.

This person’s boat is a life boat? Is this where he wound up after the ship sunk?

I think this plane was spraying for mosquitoes. The pilot was a real dare devil. It was amazing to watch.

We had this stow-away for a while. Notice the anti-bird spikes.

Awendaw Creek. They call this the Lowcountry.

Evening commando run.

The Admiral and Catalpa in Awendaw Creek.

We plan on heading over to Georgetown SC tomorrow. We’ll probably spend a few days anchored there. Oliver’s brother, Ralphy, is a resident so hopefully there will be some doggy mayhem. They have a great fish market in town. I’ve got ANOTHER water pump to contend with. I have a rebuild kit for it. Don’t leave home without a rebuild kit for every pump on the boat (and the head).