June 20 Monday, Oriental to Belhaven anchorage
Departed eight 0830 and enjoyed a ride on the Neuse river, which is long and wide. With a one foot chop on the river it reminded us of easy traveling on Lake Michigan. In our travels, we have the opportunity to observe everything, like the trees which stand tall, erect and straight as a board with greenery only at the very top, so you can definitely see the forest through the trees. We watch seagulls fly close to the water wings flapping in unison. A new one goes to the lead and the others quickly fall in line. The ride is comfortable as Tom does business with the computer and Colletta watches the autopilot run its course. We pull into Belhaven and decide to anchor after the free dock looks unmanageable. Tom puts the dingy down, runs the 5 hp motor, and he and John and Pam head into town. Colletta remains on the boat to do her own thing.
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| The Belhaven town docks. $ 1.00 per foot per night. No showers, bathrooms, only 30 amp electric. Better to anchor out. The dinghy dock we used is right in front of the sailboat to the left. |
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| Pictures of Belhaven. Not much to see. |
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| A private condo development in Belhaven |
Tom and Coletta- We have spent the last couple of hours just looking through your blog and smiling at all the wonderful things that you had the opportunity to do. I especially love seeing that Greeks Folly still going strong after all this time. Tom, as always, you are showing yourself to be a great captain with an excellent skipper. We truly think of you often and the fun that we hadthe help and support you gave us on our trip to Tennessee. We sold or Silverton in Tennessee and Iwe've purchased a Meridian 341. We plan on taking short trips but nothing like we did to Tennessee. Our thoughts, our hearts and our prayers go out to you as you enjoy your time on the great loop. I will keep checking in and be fascinated by all the wonderful things you are doing. Good luck take, care and enjoy your trip!
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