We are finally off the dock in New Bern and headed south down the Neuse River. Our first stop will be back at Camp Lejeune and the Mile Hammock anchorage. We headed back down Adams Creek by the helicopter passing Beaufort, NC and Morehead City and into the Bodie sound. Just before the Camp Lejeune area we passed Nina for the first time. We would get to know Nina so much better real soon. Before anchoring In Mile Hammock we pass through the live fire range. Nina soon followed and anchored behind us and we enjoyed watching the dolphins before the sunset. The next morning we set out and passed through so many beautiful areas. Anchored overnight near Southport then on through Myrtle Beach area to anchor in Enterprise Oxbow. We also passed Orza multiple times because she had to stop for almost all the bridges that were drawbridges while we cruised on through. Oxbow was just beautiful and quiet…… We continue on down the ICW towards Georgetown, SC and spot an Endeavour 44 Bodensee. We love Georgetown, SC. Would that soon change? As we enjoyed exploring Georgetown again, we watched a boater get stuck in the shallows which is pretty much known about in the area but just in case Stay away from the island on the south side. We celebrated New Years Eve and welcomed in 2022! We had anchored farther back in the corner to prepare for the cold front coming. Just as the sun was setting the night of the blow, Nina arrived and anchored in front of us. Long night ahead. We woke to winds in the middle of the night and began watch and not long after the winds picked up reaching gust of 50 mph. Nina began dragging close to us. After it was all over around 4pm in the afternoon. We had dragged quiet a bit. The small sailboats were rearranged. We re-anchored and Nina soon followed. Now it was time to meet Ingrid and Dayton and get a look inside Nina. She is a beautiful wooden schooner with a wood stove! We exchanged stories and said goodbye. We were ready to head south and Nina would stay and explore Georgetown! Our next night was just outside of Charleston near Isle of Palm as we prepare for our first overnight. We set out from Charleston Harbor around noon into some beautiful water. A little rough for awhile before sunset but things settled down and the overnight was uneventful from sunset to sunrise. But the long dark night seemed to go on forever. It was dark for about 13 hours. The long track is over and we are headed into Sisters Creek Dock in Jacksonville for some sleep and recovery. We have made it to Florida!
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