Rock Chalk spent 11 days in Charleston, part of it with us on the boat, and part where we took a quick trip back to Austin. Nevertheless, our time in Charleston seems to set the tone for a new adventure. We really like Charleston. It has an Austin kind of vibe, with a young college crowd, lots of history, and a great walking city. But mostly we like the food. The Husk, The Hominy Grill, and The Fig just to name a few, are places we want to go back to again and again. Last night was our last night in Charleston, so we treated ourselves to The Fig. We went there two years ago, and it stood out as the single best restaurant we encountered in the entire 6000 mile Loop. I'm not saying we went to every great restaurant in New York, Chicago, etc. But we went to many. The Fig stands out as THE best. Great service starts with the wait staff. They are so knowledgeable, and proficient at describing every dish. It does not take long as you listen to your waiter, that your mouth is watering and you are ready for some serious good food. And they walk their talk. Ummm. So Good.
But it was time to head north and it feels like it did two years ago as we started the Loop. We were entering a place that was vaguely familiar but still exciting to see the water and land along the coast of South Carolina. As we departed Charleston, there were 3 tall sailing ships at our marina. These are sailing schools for teenagers. One ship was from Sweden, and two from the US. They have been in the Caribbean and the Bahamas all winter, and are now headed north like us. Magnificent ships.
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| Swedish 3 Masted Schooner |
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| 2 Double Masted US Schooner's |
This schooner had 15 US teenagers on board since January, as they sailed from St. Thomas back to the US and now up the US east coast.
It was a long day today, as we left at close to first light, but I knew I wanted to make one of my favorite stops from the last Loop. Jericho Creek is just north of Georgetown, SC on the Waccamaw River. It is a small creek, just 50 yards wide, but it is very peaceful and well protected. It is quiet here as all I can hear are the frogs. No bugs yet, which made our charcoal bbq chicken dinner with real grits just fabulous.
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| Sunset at Jericho Creek |
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| No Wind |
Looking for Alligators
We really have had fun these last few months with our friends and relatives visiting us on Rock Chalk. Bob and Linda are back in snowy Colorado now, but after their brief stay with us on the boat, we are now emailing often. Carla and Roger enjoyed the beauty of the St. John River and all its wildlife. They are still on the Texas Gulf coast looking at birds. Jay and Ann Carey were able to combine a two day trip to the Master's Golf Tournament, with a quick trip down to Savannah and join us for a few days.
But now it is just Shelley and I, and places like Jericho Creek to explore. Fun.
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