Tuesday, May 11 location: anchored 10miles north of Beaufort, SC

The sun is setting as I write today's entry.  We arrived in Beaufort at noon and took advantage of a free floating dock offered for limited hours. Enjoyed a nice lunch at Plum's Restaurant; followed that with a walk through the historic district, looking at old mansion's.  Had the opportunity to take a photo of a "very old well shaped oak tree" and a well shaped younger woman (photo included).

Beaufort's tide swing is one of the highest on the east coast - 8 feet - and result in very strong currents. Today, we also had strong winds and strong currents; set 5 fenders on starboard side and "landed" Tadpole against the dock. At the end of our day, we had a helpful boater who agreed to pull our bow away from the dock with his boat, allowing us to motor again.

Now we are anchored alone, with serenity all around us.

(written by Richard)