Bath

We left Pungo Creek a the crack of dawn (7 a.m. now). The wind was already up and out of the NE. We sailed down the Pungo River, closely tailed by a herd of sailboats and trollers.

From Heading South - October 2011

We made a right turn to head up the Pamlico Sound and watched the majority of vessels continue on the ICW toward Morehead City. The wind was great on the sound with flat seas and Hold Fast pressed on at 7 knots. It was sailing at its best, until the wind suddenly disappeared and we had to abandon our Washington, NC destination, start the engine to come up the river to Bath, NC.

We are tied up to the free state dock in the historical town of Bath. Apparently, it is the oldest incorporated town in the state. We have been told that now by a couple of the residents, as well as a sign outside the visitor's center. Subsequent to tidying up Hold Fast and helping an Allied Seaward ketch dock near us, we set off on foot to explore this small town. We found many historical homes, churches, cemeteries, but no small grocery store to help with our sunflower seed fix. We wound up at the town's only marina and an old salt gave us directions to the General Store. Thanking him kindly, we both walked away hoping the other understood these simple instructions. We pieced together individual comprehensions to formulate a combined knowledge. Right or not, we headed east out of town on 92. After a longer than expected walk and further discussion about our simple instructions, we happened upon the General Store, got our seeds, some ice creams and a jar of the General Store's own brand of Blackberry Preserves. A gastronomical pleasure in which we are indulging at this very moment. So far, we are liking Bath a lot!

Myron wants to do some maintenance, which may put us here another day. Hopefully the winds will be right the next couple of days and we can still get to Washington, NC.

Love to all,
Dena

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