Beaufort, NC April, 2009

We moved up to Beaufort, NC.   But that journey was somewhat eventful.   All the boating manuals say that you will "run aground" as some time.  And, it happened at Shiloh inlet.  The channel markings were quite confusing, but it looked like a good straight shot around the nearest green can.   Guess what !  I ran right into a sandbar -under full power -- but lucky to drift off of it after about an hour. 

After a horrific grounding, we were very happy to make it to the historic town of Beaufort, NC.  Even though, it was my very first time backing into a slip.  Lucky there was no wind, and, somehow we made it without sacrificing every boat around us.

 There we meet with Beth and Chris,  mother and brother of our son-in-law, Steve.  Good times. 

Beaufort, NC also captivates the soul.  One of the oldest homes and burial grounds, and great tours of the old homes.