Sunset

American Oyster Catchers

We have been hanging around in small creeks the last few days, watching birds and dolphins fish.  In order to find a good spot, you have to pick your way in and watch the depth sounder.  The tides in South Carolina are five feet.  So - you need to make sure you have enough water under you no matter where the tide is.  Yesterday, we poked our way into Inlet Creek, just north of the Ben Sawyer bridge that goes from Charleston to Sullivan's Island.  We went slowly and had no less than 11 feet under us until we were about half way in.  Then, it quickly dropped to less than 5.  We turned around and dropped the hook mid-way from the entrance and where it dropped.  We had come in at high tide.  When we looked up creek at dinnertime, all we saw was marsh grass - guess it was good we turned around and came back a bit before dropping the hook.  We watched American Oyster Catchers fish in the mud for whatever they found that was yummy to them.

High Tide

Low Tide

It has been a run of gorgeous, sunny and warm days, but today it has turned cooler.  Thought you might like to see how lovely our home is.  Here is a photo of the "living room" which doubles as a "dining room" when we fold the table down - but mostly we dine in the cockpit as long as the weather allows.  

This morning we watched a dolphin fishing just near the boat.  We tried to capture the way he/she was thrashing about - really wild.  Breakfast must have been yummy and plentiful!  

The wildlife and the sights you see from a boat make this experience so unique.  Things you would never see if you weren't floating by, just make it a joy.  Yesterday, we only did a few miles from one creek to the next, but passed by Isle of Palms along the way.  This is a developed island with a marina, golf and beaches.  

Today, we are off to Charleston to a marina where we can plug in and enjoy heat, as the low temps are to be in the 40's for the next few days.  Plus, Charleston is a great place to hang out for a few days!